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Event:
CWC 308 - Prelims
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blackout Mane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Burroughs pushes Mane up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Burroughs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mane (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Mane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Silverback MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mane wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Mane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Mane tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura but Mane is defending well.
#SUB#
Mane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Burroughs wants to take a breather but Mane is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura here.
Mane wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Burroughs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mane (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Mane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Mane is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs is pressing down on Mane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mane is holding on for now.
Mane trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
#T3#
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Mane is working away.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mane reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mane (2) vs (5) Burroughs
Mane trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burroughs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mane has managed to get both his arms back between Burroughs's legs - danger averted.
Mane sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Mane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is controlling Mane's trapped leg to prevent Mane from advancing to side control.
Mane is keen to just control but Burroughs is a slippery customer.
Mane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mane is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mane not doing much here.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Mane wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mane has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mane (5) vs (5) Burroughs#T6#
Mane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.
Mane trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.
Mane advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mane (7) vs (5) Burroughs
Mane mounts Burroughs! Really nice guard pass there!
Mane fails to advance to Burroughs's back. #T7#
Burroughs tries to hold on but Mane postures up.
Mane mounts Burroughs! Really nice guard pass there!
Mane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mane prevents Burroughs from getting the reversal.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Mane's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Mane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Mane has a good base and remains in mount.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mane controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mane trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Mane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Mane has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Burroughs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mane (7) vs (7) Burroughs
Mane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mane (9) vs (7) Burroughs
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs working for a triangle but Mane defends it easily.
Mane wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Burroughs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mane should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Burroughs has tightened it up now! Mane should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Burroughs!
Jimmy Burroughs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mane.
Mane shoots in but Baxxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxxter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mane tries to clinch up.#TD#
Mane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baxxter is trying to defend but Mane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baxxter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mane is on him like a limpet, forcing Baxxter back against the cage.
Mane trying to control the position but instead, Baxxter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mane into the cage.
Baxxter gets through Mane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Baxxter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxxter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Mane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mane's corner calls for a 1-2. Mane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mane closes the distance and clinches.
Mane fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mane lands a right hand.
Baxxter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mane.
Mane misses with a punch on the inside.
Baxxter digs a right hand underneath Mane's ribcage. Mane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxxter lands a body punch.
Mane lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mane decides to pull guard.
Baxxter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Baxxter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baxxter tries to stand but Mane is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Mane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baxxter defends it easily.#SUB#
Mane working for a triangle but Baxxter defends it easily.
Baxxter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Baxxter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baxxter has managed to get both his arms back between Mane's legs - danger averted.
Baxxter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mane is pulling down on Baxxter's head. It's preventing any offense from Baxxter, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick and Mane moves out of range easily.
Mane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mane misses with a takedown
and Baxxter counters with a left to the body.
Baxxter misses with a hook.
No luck for Mane with that takedown attempt.
Mane's corner calls for a 1-2. Mane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baxxter finds it's way round the side to connect with Mane's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baxxter is looking for the big counter here.
Baxxter scores with a jab. Mane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mane lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
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#
Baxxter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baxxter looks to throw the jab but Mane is out of range.
It looked like Mane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baxxter.
Mane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mane throws a jab but it's blocked by Baxxter.
Mane throws an overhand right that lands on Baxxter's shoulder, as Baxxter tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Mane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Baxxter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Baxxter is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Mane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baxxter, who protects the arm well.
Mane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baxxter keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Mane stalls from top position.
Baxxter is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baxxter is still trying to improve position.
Mane in the domination position with Baxxter hanging on.
Baxxter is looking to reverse the position.
Baxxter is not content to let Mane control the position.
Baxxter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baxxter gets full guard.
Baxxter seems keen to control Mane's posture.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Baxxter is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mane is working hard here to advance position.
Mane advances position into side control!#SUB#
Mane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baxxter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mane but great work by Baxxter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane is letting Baxxter control him for a moment.
Mane sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mane looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Mane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Baxxter escapes and gets back to his feet.
Baxxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mane.
Mane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane throws a combination that misses
and Mane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mane scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Mane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baxxter pushes Mane off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Peter Baxxter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baxxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mane.
Mane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Baxxter misses.
Baxxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut. Mane saw that one coming.
Baxxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mane works Baxxter's body with a nice hook.
Baxxter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mane throws a shot from downtown. Baxxter moves away and avoids it.
Mane goes for a double leg but Baxxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxxter continues to drive forward.#T1#
Baxxter blocking some punches.
Mane jumps guard but Baxxter stands there with Mane around his waist. Mane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Baxxter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baxxter lands a right hand.
Baxxter prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baxxter scores with a shoulder strike.
Baxxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
Baxxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Baxxter manages to break the clinch.
Baxxter stuffs the takedown attempt from Mane. Mane gets slowly back to his feet.
Baxxter scores with a body shot.
Mane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxxter sprawls well. Baxxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mane gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackout Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baxxter lands with a cross.
Baxxter lands with a straight right. Mane didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baxxter.
Mane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Mane is rocked!
Mane misses with a takedown attempt
and Baxxter counters with a huge right that knocks Mane out cold! Baxxter is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Peter Baxxter!
After winning the bout, Hans Peter Baxxter 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:
CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Orlowski as Mane shoots in.
Orlowski feints a counter leg kick.
Orlowski throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlowski. Mane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlowski is looking to chop away at Mane's legs.
Orlowski cracks Mane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlowski throws a hook but Mane avoids it easily.
Mane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mane throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Mane misses its intended target.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut.
Mane tries to clinch but Orlowski is having none of it.
A nice side step and Orlowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orlowski misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Mane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orlowski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlowski is retaining full guard.
Orlowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mane wants to control from the top but Orlowski keeps moving.
Mane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mane trying to control but Orlowski is working from the bottom.
Mane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Mane closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Orlowski has him pressed against the cage.
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orlowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mane is trying to drag Orlowski to the mat but Orlowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mane wants the takedown. Orlowski is fighting it off but Mane persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orlowski's guard against the cage.
Orlowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
Orlowski keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass. #T3#
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
Orlowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orlowski escapes and throws Mane's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mane is trying to improve his position.
Orlowski happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Mane is looking to reverse the position.
Mane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orlowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orlowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Orlowski.
Mane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mane shoots in and drives through. Orlowski sprawls well.
Mane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Orlowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlowski slips a straight right by Mane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlowski. Mane does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mane misses the target.
Orlowski tries a low kick but Mane avoids it.
Mane shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlowski. That snapped Mane's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane is looking to clinch.
Mane avoids the body shot from Orlowski.
A leg kick checked by Mane.
Mane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlowski can pounce on him.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlowski thumps Mane with a low kick.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mane.
Mane misses with an uppercut. Orlowski saw that one coming.#TD#
Mane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mane lands in his opponent's guard.
Orlowski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Mane jumps into guard, dragging Orlowski to the mat.
Mane working a defensive guard here.
Orlowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Orlowski wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving. #SUB#
Mane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane controls Orlowski momentarily but Orlowski frees himself. #SUB#
Mane has his foot on Orlowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orlowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mane is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Orlowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mane prevents Orlowski from taking his back.
Karol Orlowski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mane is trying to escape the mount.
Mane is working hard here to advance position.
Mane wants to hold on but Orlowski pushes him away.
Mane is looking to improve his position but Orlowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Mane regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Mane looking for subs from the bottom but Orlowski mounts him!
Mane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mane is trying to escape the mount.
Orlowski wants to take his opponent's back but Mane doesn't allow it.
Mane gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Orlowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mane finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlowski's head. #TD#
Mane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mane showed some decent athleticism there.
Orlowski gets full guard.
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Orlowski wants to sweep here but Mane controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Orlowski is pulling down on Mane's head. It's preventing any offense from Mane, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Mane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orlowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orlowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orlowski! #REVB#
Orlowski advances nicely into full mount.
Orlowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blackout Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mane tries to lock up and control but Orlowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mane slips nicely into half guard.
Orlowski is not content to let Mane control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlowski is looking for a sweep. Mane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orlowski!
Mane looking to control but Orlowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Mane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Orlowski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Orlowski!
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet. #SU2#
Orlowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mane, up you get!
Mane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Orlowski counter with a right hand.
Mane looks to throw the jab but Orlowski is out of range.
Mane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlowski counters with a straight right hand.
Mane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlowski. Mane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlowski misses with a straight right.
Mane misses with a two punch combination.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mane backing away here, and Orlowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlowski.
Orlowski with a hook.
Orlowski lands a nice hook to Mane's body. Mane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Mane misses the target.
Orlowski lands a really nice looking cross but Mane seems unphased.
Orlowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mane scores with a nice head shot.
Orlowski throws the kick towards the body but Mane avoids it.
Mane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Orlowski. Beautiful body shot.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlowski is looking to slow Mane down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Orlowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orlowski 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Orlowski!
Karol Orlowski 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:
HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Mane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seran doesn't seem phased though.
Seran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mane.
Mane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a leg kick.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Mane jumps guard but Seran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Seran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Mane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mane takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane tries to stall but Seran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seran lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mane backwards. #TD2#
Mane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seran uses from the top position.
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
Seran wants to stand but Mane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mane wants to sweep here but Seran controlling him for the moment.
Seran looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seran defends well.
Seran postures up.
#T2#
Mane keeping moving, preventing Seran from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet.
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mane keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass. #T3#
Mane trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mane.
Seran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
Mane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mane tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Seran gets through Mane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mane can turn it around.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
Mane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Mane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane lands a glancing blow to the side of Seran's head.
Mane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran slips a jab from Mane.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Mane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mane is in Seran's guard.
Seran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Seran is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mane's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Seran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Seran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Mane backwards. #ROC#Mane is rocked!
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Mane.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Mane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mane can do to turn this around?
Seran working aggressively here.
Mane seems to have recovered his senses.
Mane fails to pull guard.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Mane's head.
Seran creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mane drops to his knees and Seran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran 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:
HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mane in particular looking to stall.
Merel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mane's back!
Merel is working the ground and pound. Can Mane escape?
Mane tries to roll but Merel sticks to his back.
Merel is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Merel gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Merel gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Merel apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merel has time to react.
Mane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Merel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Merel is working Mane over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mane wants to control but Merel postures up.
I've been told that Merel has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1##SUB2#
Merel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Mane is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merel for a finish.
Mane wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.#SUB#
Mane tightening his grip on Merel, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mane is working for a rear naked choke. Merel is not defending it well and Mane has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Merel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Merel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blackout Mane!
Blackout Mane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Mane shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab from Theorist.
Nice defenses there by Theorist.
A big right from Theorist misses.
A swing and a miss from Theorist.
Mane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mane manages to avoid it.
Theorist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mane.
Mane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Theorist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Mane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist misses with a left hand
enabling Mane to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but Theorist shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Mane misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Theorist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mane punishes Theorist's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Mane moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Theorist takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mane fails to land.
Mane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mane takes a shot to the head.
Theorist scores with a shot to the side of Mane's head.
Mane is working Theorist over against the cage.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Theorist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
Mane fails to pull guard.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Mane avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist pushes Mane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theorist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Theorist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Theorist.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theorist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Theorist lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Theorist just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Theorist presses Mane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Theorist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Theorist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mane working aggressively here.
Theorist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manes head.
A right handed body shot lands from Theorist.
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Theorist.
Mane looks winded!
Mane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Theorist.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Theorist.
Theorist lands an uppercut.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Mane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Theorist is working Mane over against the cage.
Mane misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Theorist. #T3#
Theorist digs a right hand underneath Mane's ribcage. Mane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Theorist lands a hook that snaps the head of Mane backwards. #ROC#Mane is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Theorist.
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Theorist finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
Theorist lands a big right hand that drops Mane! The killer instinct kicks in and Theorist finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Theorist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conspiracy Theorist!
In his post fight interview, Conspiracy Theorist started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sukulaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Mane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mane is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukulaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mane prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.
Sukulaku moves into full guard.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku is controlling Mane's posture.#T1#
Mane trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Mane trying to move into half guard but instead Sukulaku has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Mane is trying to control the position but Sukulaku postures up. #SUB#
Mane is looking for a triangle but Sukulaku pushes his legs off easily.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
Sukulaku is pushing down on Mane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mane is fighting to maintain full guard but Sukulaku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mane's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} 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.#T2##SUB2#
Sukulaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mane.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Sukulaku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Sukulaku slips nicely into half guard.
Mane is controlling Sukulaku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mane is looking to control Sukulaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mane avoid being mounted?
Mane manages to get to full guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sukulaku defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mane looking for a guillotine here but Sukulaku defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku passes Mane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Mane is defending well.
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 Blackout Mane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mane throws a big shot that misses.
Mane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Mane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sukulaku's half guard.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mane pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku is refusing to be controlled, as Mane sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukulaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Sukulaku is pressing down on Mane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane won't allow Sukulaku to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sukulaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mane trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Mane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle but Mane pushes his legs off easily.
Sukulaku tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukulaku is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mane's guard. #REVB#
Sukulaku pushes down on Mane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Mane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Mane defending well.
Sukulaku wants to control but Mane is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sukulaku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mane tries to roll over but Sukulaku keeps him under control.
Jyrki Sukulaku has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mane actively working from the bottom here.
Mane won't allow Sukulaku to pass to mount.
Sukulaku works his way into full mount!
Mane is trying to reverse the position but instead Sukulaku has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Mane trying to control but not successfully.
Mane is in bad spot here.
Mane is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mane wants to escape the position.
Sukulaku is riding his opponent, not letting Mane buck him off.
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Sukulaku keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sukulaku 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, Mane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Sukulaku 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, Mane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Sukulaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Sukulaku closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sukulaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Mane with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot.
Mane is looking to counter punch.
Mane misses with a straight right.
Mane dodges the punch combination from Sukulaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Mane is out of range.
Sukulaku jabs at Mane's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Mane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Mane misses.
Good shot there by Mane.#CL2#
Sukulaku clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Sukulaku working aggressively here.
#T1#
Sukulaku lands a body punch.
Sukulaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manes head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sukulaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sukulaku is pressed up against the cage. Mane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sukulaku down to the mat. Sukulaku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mane tries to move into range but Sukulaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sukulaku.
Mane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mane throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot.
Mane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sukulaku thumps Mane with a low kick.
Sukulaku scores with a hook to the body. Mane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukulaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Mane misses.
Mane throws a jab when Sukulaku was well out of range.
Sukulaku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Mane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku catches Mane with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mane forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jyrki Sukulaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Mane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kentas!
Kentas is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mane is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kentas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mane gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kentas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mane lets go of the hold and Kentas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Mane misses with a hook.
Minister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Mane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minister has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Mane is looking for a kimura but Minister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mane to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Minister could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mane has cracked it and Minister is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blackout Mane!
In defeat, Death Minister stepped up to the mic, saying 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'. |
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Event:
HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Mane misses.
Mane jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie slips a straight right by Mane.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mane misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mane's waist but Mane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Mane moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses the jab.
Mane dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Mane misses its intended target.
Mane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Mane connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mane misses with a hook.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mane's head backwards.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Mane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Mane.
Nice jab there from Mane.
Mane misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Mane slips a jab from Gracie.
A big left from Mane misses.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Mane didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Mane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mane working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mane looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mane wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T3#
Mane is looking to improve his position.
Gracie passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mane can't escape the position.
Mane tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Mane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mane is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mane is trying to control but can't.
Gracie prevents Mane from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Mane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is really struggling to control Mane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie controls Mane momentarily but Mane frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blackout Mane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mane defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Blackout Mane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Mane with a jab.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mane.
Mane throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.#TD#
Mane tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie throwing shots but Mane is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mane is trying to stand.
#T1#
Mane is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mane looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie prevents Mane from standing back up.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mane holds on to Gracie around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mane prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Mane is blocking nicely.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Mane manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Mane frees his head quite easily.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Mane to control.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Mane is squirming around nicely.
Mane tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Mane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie prevents Mane from getting the reversal.
Mane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
#T4#
Mane tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Mane regains half guard.
Mane is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Mane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mane actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafaelo Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mane looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Mane avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Mane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mane throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Mane tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mane has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mane is trying to break free.
Mane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Mane controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Mane has Gracie pushed against the cage.
Gracie stalling.
Mane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mane wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mane's elbow.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Mane misses with some punches.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Mane misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafaelo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mane scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Mane looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mane tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Mane back against the cage.
Mane has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Mane tries to tie him up.
Gracie prevents Mane from breaking the clinch.
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mane walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Gracie misses.
A swing and a miss from Mane.
Blackout Mane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie swings for the body but Mane moves out of range.
Mane throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a right hand that Mane ducks under and follows up with a left that Mane also avoids with ease.
Mane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Mane looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Mane scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Mane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a right hand that Mane ducks under and follows up with a left that Mane also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Mane lands an overhand right.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mane.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mane looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mane.
The fighters circling - Mane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Mane is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mane pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mane is keeping the position for now.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving.
Mane wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackout Mane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mane 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boxer Jr!#SUB2#
Mane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boxer Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mane wants to control but Boxer Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mane is trying to get an arm triangle but Boxer Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxer Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Mane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxer Jr wants to control but Mane postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane trying to control the action but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Boxer Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mane on the ground.
Boxer Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mane's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mane tries to pass to full mount but Boxer Jr defends it. #T3#
Mane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boxer Jr gets back to half guard.
Boxer Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer Jr tries to get out of the position.
Mane is looking to take a break and control but Boxer Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Mane seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Mane is trying to work for a kimura but Boxer Jr is defending well.
Mane is looking to advance position but Boxer Jr won't allow it.
Boxer Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mane not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Mane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boxer Jr is just riding it out for now. Mane eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blackout Mane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boxer Jr throws a body punch but Mane moves out of range.
Boxer Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Mane catches Boxer Jr right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Boxer Jr coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Boxer Jr as Mane shoots in.
Boxer Jr cracks Mane with a good jab.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr misses with a looping right.
Mane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer Jr throws a looping overhand right but Mane ducks down to avoid it.
Mane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer Jr misses with an uppercut. Mane saw that one coming.
Boxer Jr misses with a body shot.
Mane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boxer Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Boxer Jr finds it's way through Mane's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Mane gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mane wants to work for an arm triangle but Boxer Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Mane trying to control the pace.
Mane is trying to control. Boxer Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mane is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mane seems to be working for a kimura but Boxer Jr defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boxer Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxer Jr keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass.
Mane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer Jr is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mane sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard.
Mane trying to control but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer Jr is retaining full guard.
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer Jr slips a jab from Mane.
Boxer Jr throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer Jr throws out the jab.
Kick Boxer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane is looking to clinch.
Boxer Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Mane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Kick Boxer Jr 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mane connects with a body shot.
A big right from Mane misses.
Mane scores with a jab to the head.
Boxer Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kick Boxer Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer Jr stuffs the takedown.
Boxer Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxer Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxer Jr misses with a hook.
Mane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxer Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Mane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane trying to control but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Mane forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Boxer Jr won't allow Mane to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mane in particular looking to stall.
Boxer Jr tries to get to full guard but Mane has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxer Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Mane trying to control the action but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Mane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boxer Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxer Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mane is looking for a kimura here.
Mane works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Mane tries to control but Boxer Jr wriggling away.
Boxer Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Mane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boxer Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mane wants to control the pace but Boxer Jr is squirming around nicely.
Blackout Mane has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boxer Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boxer Jr and Mane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mane swings around for an armbar but Boxer Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mane's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blackout Mane.
I think Mane 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Yankowy pushes Mane away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Mane misses its intended target.
Yankowy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mane.
Mane shoots in for a double leg but Yankowy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yankowy feinted with a counter takedown.
Mane throws the left hand but Yankowy avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Yankowy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mane trying to control from the bottom.
Yankowy slows the pace down in half guard.
Yankowy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yankowy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yankowy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Yankowy is sitting in close to Mane's body. Mane has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yankowy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yankowy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Mane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mane lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Mane cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mane circles away quickly and effectively.
Mane cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes moves out of range as Mane strikes.
Mane misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Mane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Mane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mane advances to half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Mane wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Mane looking to pass the guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes controls Mane momentarily but Mane frees himself.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Mane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is trying to control but Mane manages to pass to mount!
Barnes wants to control but Mane is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
Mane wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Mane isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Mane wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Mane has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Mane has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB2#
Mane looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Mane is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Barnes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mane off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Mane.
Mane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gehard manages to avoid it.
Gehard connects with a right hand. Mane shakes it off.
Gehard slips under a jab.
Gehard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mane back to the cage. Gehard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gehard.
Mane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gehard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gehard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gehard but Gehard pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Mane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Mane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gehard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Mane is looking to take a break and control but Gehard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mane tries for a kimura but Gehard is defending well.
Gehard is trying to control Mane's posture but Mane avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gehard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mane but great work by Gehard.
Gehard wants to stand but Mane has his arm trapped. #SU#
Gehard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mane lands with a straight right. Gehard didn't see that one coming.
Gehard connects with the punch.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
Mane fails with the takedown
and Gehard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruno Gehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
Mane shoots and misses
and Gehard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruno Gehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mane lands a lovely overhand right.
Mane misses with a looping left.
Gehard moves away from the strike by Mane.
A counter left hand to the body from Gehard misses its target.
Mane misses with a right hand
and Gehard counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Gehard misses.
Mane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Gehard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gehard wants to stand and escape but Mane is having none of it.
Gehard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mane is one step ahead there.
Gehard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Mane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mane stops Gehard from getting back to his feet.
Gehard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mane slows the pace down in half guard.
Gehard wants to get back to his feet.
Mane stalling away here and it's allowed Gehard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mane wants to control from the top but Gehard keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gehard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mane cracks Gehard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gehard leaves Mane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gehard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gehard misses with an uppercut.
Mane throws out a counter right but Gehard avoids it with no problem.
Gehard throws a leg kick but Mane checks it.
Gehard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gehard.
Gehard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mane.
Gehard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gehard misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gehard keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass. #T1#
Gehard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gehard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gehard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gehard defends well.#T2#
Gehard tries to stand but Mane is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Mane is working an open guard so Gehard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mane shoots and misses
and Gehard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mane thinking.
Mane lands with a cross.
A big left from Mane misses.
Jab from Gehard.#ROC#Mane is rocked!
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Gehard! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Gehard!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Gehard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Adesanya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adesanya pushes down on Mane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mane is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Adesanya decides to return to a standing position.
Adesanya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mane lunges at Adesanya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adesanya's hand. #CL#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane misses with a punch on the inside.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mane blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Adesanya manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adesanya is trying to control the position but Mane postures up.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Adesanya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Adesanya has an active guard here but Mane has managed to pass into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control but Mane postures up.
#SUB#
Adesanya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mane wants to take a breather but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya wants to improve his position but Mane is controlling well.
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Adesanya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mane pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mane stalling away here and it's allowed Adesanya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adesanya working a defensive guard but Mane manages to pass into side control anyway.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Mane keeps moving and retains side control.
Adesanya is not content to let Mane control the position.
Mane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Mane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Mane keeps moving and retains side control.
Adesanya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mane is looking for a sweep. Adesanya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adesanya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mane! #T4#
Mane is looking to get to half guard.
Mane gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily.
Mane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adesanya scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Adesanya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane 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.
Jorge Adesanya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Mane is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
#CUT#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Mane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mane blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Mane wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Adesanya - that landed with a thud.
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mane.#TD#
Adesanya jumps guard and drags Mane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mane is breathing heavily.
Adesanya is trying to keep Mane in close.
#SUB#
Adesanya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mane 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 Adesanya.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Mane stalls from top position.
Adesanya wants to control but Mane postures up.
Jorge Adesanya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Adesanya tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adesanya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Adesanya has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mane!#T2##SUB2#
Mane is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adesanya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mane trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Mane working away.#SUB2#
Mane tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya is not content to let Mane control the position. #T3#
Mane tries to move to mount but Adesanya blocks the move with his legs.
Mane working away.#SUB2#
Mane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adesanya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mane trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #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.
Adesanya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mane off and has taken his back!
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Adesanya keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Mane defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adesanya's arms.
Will Adesanya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adesanya wants to take his opponent's back but Mane doesn't allow it.
Mane is desperately trying to improve his position but Adesanya has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blackout Mane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mane misses with a straight right.
Mane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Mane.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Mane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adesanya is not content to let Mane control the position.
Mane working away.
Adesanya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane advances to mount.
Adesanya tries to hold on but Mane pushes him away.
Mane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adesanya tries to buck Mane off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Adesanya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mane is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Adesanya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mane trying to control from half guard but Adesanya is working away.
Blackout Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adesanya tries to kick Mane off but Mane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adesanya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mane. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adesanya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Adesanya working for submissions but it's allowed Mane to get to half guard.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.
Adesanya trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Mane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Adesanya actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back.
Mane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adesanya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mane. #SUB#
Adesanya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorge Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya is refusing to be controlled, as Mane sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackout Mane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adesanya 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Adesanya!
After winning the bout, Jorge Adesanya 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:
Checkmate Contenders 9
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mane is trying to get back to full guard.
Jomoney lands with a punch from half guard.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mane is looking for a sweep. Jomoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jomoney working over Mane with some ground and pound. Mane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jomoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jomoney wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jomoney holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jomoney is keeping the position for now.
Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mane is one step ahead there.
Jomoney keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane stopping the sweep attempt from Jomoney.
Mane is fighting to break Jomoney's control of his arms but Jomoney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jomoney 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.
Mane wants to stand but Jomoney is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jomoney is pulling down on Mane's head to control his posture.
Jomoney keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
Mane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jomoney is keeping the position for now.
Jomoney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Mane.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Jomoney closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jomoney lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mane looking to pass the guard.
Mane wants to stand but Jomoney has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mane wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Mane passes into half guard.
Mane is looking to advance position but Jomoney won't allow it.
Jomoney is concentrating on defense, preventing Mane from advancing position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jomoney is looking to get back to full guard here but Mane has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jomoney regains half guard.
Mane is looking to take a break and control but Jomoney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jomoney wants to get back to full guard but Mane has passed into side control.
Mane trying to control the position but Jomoney is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane tries to stand but Jomoney is controlling his head.
Jomoney is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blackout Mane 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##TD#
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jomoney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mane trying to control but Jomoney postures up.
Jomoney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mane is looking for a sweep. Jomoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mane is trying to stand back up but Jomoney is controlling him
Jomoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mane on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane wants to get back to full guard.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mane wants to improve his position but Jomoney is controlling well.
Jomoney working Mane over with strikes. #T1#
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Mane is rocked!
Jomoney lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mane! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jomoney jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mane circles away.#TD#
Vela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vela prevents Mane from getting back to his feet.
Vela trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane keeping full guard, as Vela tries to pass.
Vela postures up.
Vela won't allow Mane to get back to his feet.
Vela is stalling in the full guard.
Mane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vela manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vela is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Vela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vela holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Vela is looking for a triangle but Mane pushes his legs off easily.
Mane wanted to stand there but Vela had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Mane gets to his feet - Vela follows without any prompting.
The fighters circling - Mane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mane but Mane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vela misses with a takedown attempt
and Mane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Vela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackout Mane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane misses with a hook.
Vela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vela moves out of range as Mane strikes.
A jab from Mane finds it's way through Vela's defenses.
Mane throws a jab but it's blocked by Vela.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vela.
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!
Mane is looking for a sweep.
Mane is trying to get back to his feet.
Mane prevents Vela from improving position.
Vela is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mane struggling a bit here.
Mane prevents Vela from improving position.
Mane is not content to let Vela control the position. #SUB#
Vela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Vela has hold of Mane's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mane seems comfortable defending it but Vela has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mane is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mane is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vela couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Vela! |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mane. No joy for Der Veer Jr on that attempt.
Mane stalks Der Veer Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Der Veer Jr's face. Der Veer Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Mane connects with a single shot there.
Der Veer Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mane lands with an uppercut that bounces Der Veer Jr off the cage and back into range.
Mane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mane connects with the punch.#TD2#
Der Veer Jr feints and as Mane raises his hands in defense, Der Veer Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Der Veer Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Der Veer Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mane looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Der Veer Jr is defending well. Mane quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Der Veer Jr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mane celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Wolfe cracks Mane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wolfe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mane to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Mane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfe drops Mane with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mane! Wolfe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Wolfe!
After the fight, Alec Wolfe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Mane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Mane connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
Mane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Roberts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Roberts stands up over Mane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts is working Mane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Mane is rocked!#T1#
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Mane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mane is hurt! He's hurt bad - Roberts fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mane from any more punishment! Congratulations to Roberts! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii scores with the left hand. Mane knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel Ii stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Steel Ii clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Steel Ii clinches up against the cage.
Steel Ii presses Mane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mane tries for a takedown but Steel Ii manages to get underhooks.
Steel Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mane controls his hands.
Mane prevents a body shot from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mane has had enough of the clinch but Steel Ii keeps him there for the moment.
Steel Ii connects with a knee to the head.
Mane tries to throw a body punch but Steel Ii avoids it by throwing Mane back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mane fails to land.
Steel Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mane controls his hands.
Mane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel Ii just leaning against Mane, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steel Ii throws an elbow but misses.
Mane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel Ii prevents it.
Alex Steel Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
Steel Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mane avoids it.#T1#
Mane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steel Ii as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Steel Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Ii lands with a cross.
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Steel Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Ii momentarily.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
Mane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Ii looks to land a body kick but Mane moved away.
Steel Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel Ii defends it nicely.
Steel Ii throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Steel Ii does it's job there.
A lazy left from Mane finds it's target.
Steel Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mane is defended easily by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii defending well as Mane loads up on a big left hand.
Mane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Steel Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane misses with a takedown attempt - Steel Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Steel Ii throws a right hand that Mane ducks under and follows up with a left that Mane also avoids with ease.
Mane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel Ii throws a right hand that Mane ducks under and follows up with a left that Mane also avoids with ease.
Steel Ii works the jab nicely.
Mane cracks Steel Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mane takes a swing at Steel Ii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mane.
Mane shoots in for a double leg but Steel Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel Ii as he avoids it easily.
Steel Ii misses with a looping left.
Mane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Ii drops Mane with a big left hand! Mane is injured, injured bad! Steel Ii jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Ii! |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Mane.#TD#
Engozi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Engozi lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Engozi has gone for a leg lock! Mane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Engozi's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Mane drops back looking for a leg! Engozi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engozi manages to kick Mane off! Mane jumps back into Engozi's guard. #SUB2#
Mane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engozi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mane trying to pass the guard but Engozi defending well. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engozi defends it well.
Engozi wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mane wants to control but Engozi is keeping him busy.
Mane works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mane is working for a guillotine from mount but Engozi frees his head quite easily.
Mane looking to control but Engozi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Mane throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Engozi has his hands clasped together but Mane breaks the hold and Engozi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blackout Mane!
The defeated Emanuel Engozi had this to say: 'Sorry but i dont think i want to talk...'. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 2
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mane. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Mane tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banks doesn't seem bothered though.
Banks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mane scores with a jab to the head.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Banks rushes Mane and presses him up against the cage.
Mane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mane has Banks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manes head.
Banks misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mane managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Mane wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Mane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mane blocking some punches.
Mane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Banks instigates a clinch.
Mane is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Banks.
Mane is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks scores with a shot to the side of Mane's head.
Banks working aggressively here.
Banks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mane blocks it with crossed arms.
Mane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but Mane blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Mane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Banks lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Banks lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Banks scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Mane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banks is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Mane is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Mane.
Mane blocks an uppercut.
Banks misses with a knee to the head.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Mane avoids the damage to the body.
Mane blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Mane is working for takedown but Banks is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mane's brow.
Banks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mane scores with a shot to the side of Banks's head.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Mane in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but Banks holds him up against the cage and eventually Mane drops back down to his feet.
Mane tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
Mane fails to pull guard.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Mane avoids the damage to the body.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mane avoids it.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mane avoids it.
Mane managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
#T4#
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mane is defending well for now.
Mane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks misses with some punches.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mane is trying to break free.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Mane.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
Banks lands with a light punch inside.
Banks lands a hook that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mane's brow.
Mane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parlay Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blackout Mane's cut.
That's time! Mane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mane sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Mane avoids it this time.
Parlay Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks closes the distance but Mane moves to the side
and Mane counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
Mane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blackout Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mane throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Banks tries to clinch but Mane moves out of range.
Banks wants to clinch but Mane slips to the side
and Mane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks tries to clinch up but Mane circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mane.#TD#
Mane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Mane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mane.
Mane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Mane moves into full mount! Banks won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Banks really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mane has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Banks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blackout Mane! |
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Event:
Rural Champion 4
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Mane slips the punch.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mane misses its intended target.
Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mane.
Mane throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos slips a straight right by Mane.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mane.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mane misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Mane.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Mane misses.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
Santos throws a head kick but Mane moves out of range.
Mane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Mane.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mane throws out a powerful jab.
Blackout Mane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane connects with a single shot there.
Mane throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mane lands with a cross.
Mane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos moves away from the strike by Mane. #T2#
A big left from Mane misses.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mane throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Mane moves his leg out of the way.
Mane looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Mane scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mane. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mane throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A jab from Mane misses.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Mane throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mane!
Santos working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mane wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Mane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Santos has hold of Mane's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mane seems comfortable defending it but Santos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mane is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mane is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pico Santos!
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