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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Manfla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fieri lands a head kick!
Fieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fieri thumps Manfla with a low kick.
Fieri misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Fieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manfla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfla tries a knee to the head but Fieri blocks it.
Manfla leaning against his opponent.
Manfla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manfla managing to block the knees to the body from Fieri.
Fieri trying to control the position but instead, Manfla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fieri into the cage.
Fieri being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Fieri looking to throw knees to the head but Manfla is blocking nicely.
Manfla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manfla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fieri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fieri has Manfla pressed against the cage.
Fieri blocks the elbow strike.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Manfla misses with some punches.
Manfla misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Manfla throws a head punch that misses.
Fieri blocking some punches.
Fieri tries to land a knee to the head but Manfla blocks with his arms.
Manfla stalling.
Fieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fieri lands a knee to the body.
Fieri missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manfla seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fieri can turn it around.
Manfla tries a knee to the head but Fieri blocks it.
Manfla can't find room to land a body shot as Fieri controls the action.
Fieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manfla is working for takedown but Fieri is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Manfla gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Manfla is controlling the pace.
Manfla is trying to control the action in half guard but Fieri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Fieri's temple.
Manfla is stalling here. Fieri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfla seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fieri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Fieri stands up and beckons Manfla to his feet.
Fieri works over Manfla's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Manfla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fieri scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Manfla is rocked!
Manfla shoots in for a takedown but Fieri shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Manfla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fieri cracks a nice hook into Manfla's ribs.
Manfla is breathing heavily.
Fieri scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Manfla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Fieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manfla seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Fieri breaks from the clinch.
Fieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Fieri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fieri thuds a left hand into Manfla's body.
Fieri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manfla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fieri scores with a leg kick.
Manfla shoots in for a double leg but Fieri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fieri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfla backs away from a small jab... but Fieri lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Manfla crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fieri with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Guy Fieri!
Guy Fieri gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Manfla moves into the clinch.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla avoiding damage.
Manfla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manfla seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Manfla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Herb regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Herb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Manfla.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herb can't get the takedown.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Herb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfla is struggling to control the position.
Manfla stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Manfla scores with a shoulder strike.
Herb looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfla prevents the takedown attempt.
Herb looking for a takedown.
Manfla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herb tries for a takedown but Manfla manages to get underhooks.
Manfla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manfla looking to throw knees to the head but Herb is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Manfla.
Manfla misses with a knee to the head.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla gets through Herb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.
Manfla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manfla slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfla pushes Herb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Manfla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herb.
Herb tries to score a body lock takedown but Manfla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manfla is pushing Herb up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Manfla to work.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Manfla.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Manfla.
Manfla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Manfla closes the distance and clinches.
Manfla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla. #T4#
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Manfla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Manfla.
Manfla stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Manfla has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Herb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Herb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Manfla is persistently looking for the submission but Herb is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manfla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla 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#
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herb shoots in for a double leg but Manfla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manfla pinned against the cage. Manfla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Manfla throws a series of punches but Herb moves out of range.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side.
Manfla is looking to counter the offense by Herb and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfla lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Herb has Manfla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manfla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Herb shoots for a double leg takedown but Manfla sprawls well. He's pushed Herb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Herb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manfla is trying to defend but Herb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herb stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Herb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Herb in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manfla tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Herb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Herb! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Manfla closes the distance and pushes LaFonsetta back into the cage.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown but Manfla manages to get underhooks.
Manfla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manfla stalls.
LaFonsetta blocks a body shot from Manfla.
Manfla digs a right hand into LaFonsetta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaFonsetta's gas tank.
LaFonsetta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manfla to keep the fight standing.
LaFonsetta tries to pull guard but Manfla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam LaFonsetta.
LaFonsetta being controlled against the cage.
LaFonsetta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Manfla wants the takedown. LaFonsetta is fighting it off but Manfla persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaFonsetta's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla 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.
Manfla scoring with punches to the head and body.
LaFonsetta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manfla won't allow LaFonsetta to sweep him here. #T1#
Manfla works over LaFonsetta with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaFonsetta can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaFonsetta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Manfla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manfla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFonsetta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfla passes LaFonsetta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LaFonsetta is looking to escape.
LaFonsetta is looking to improve his position.
LaFonsetta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
LaFonsetta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Manfla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaFonsetta!
Manfla lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manfla dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
LaFonsetta tries to improve his position but Manfla has taken his back! Manfla has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will LaFonsetta tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Manfla pushes LaFonsetta away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Manfla! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Manfla doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellington circles away.
Bellington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manfla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manfla counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bellington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manfla sprawls well initially but Bellington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington throwing shots but Manfla is blocking nicely.
Bellington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head. #T1#
Bellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
Manfla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellington.
Manfla is trying to stand.
Manfla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellington.
Manfla tries to roll over but Bellington keeps him under control.
Bellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfla trying to control from the bottom.
Bellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bellington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manfla defending well though.
Bellington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Manfla actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellington is looking to chop away at Manfla's legs.
Manfla wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bellington stuffs the takedown.
Bellington misses with a low kick as Manfla jumps back.
Manfla tries to clinch but Bellington moves out of range.
Bellington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfla is breathing heavily.#T3#
Manfla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manfla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manfla fails to land the takedown.
Manfla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manfla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bellington manages to circle out of the way.
Bellington misses the shot to the body.
Bellington lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Bellington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manfla sprawling to the canvas! Manfla rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bellington finish him?!
#ROC2#Manfla is rocked!
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Manfla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Manfla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Bellington gets a big slam - oh, Manfla is out! Manfla is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tim Bellington!
After the fight, Tim Bellington 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:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Manfla misses with an uppercut. Zubov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zubov! But no joy.
Zubov misses with a body kick.
Zubov punishes Manfla's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Manfla clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Zubov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manfla regains guard immediately.
Zubov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zubov throws an elbow that misses. Manfla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zubov's guard. Nice move by Manfla!#REVR#
Zubov being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zubov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Zubov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfla passes into side control.
Manfla gets to mount! Zubov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Manfla working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Manfla has hold of Zubov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zubov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zubov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manfla avoids the attempt from Zubov to control.
Manfla raining down shots from the mount!
Zubov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manfla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Zubov is in a horrible position here. Manfla smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manfla raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zubov is bucking up trying to escape but Manfla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manfla controlling the pace for now.
Manfla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manfla punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manfla cracks Zubov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfla pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Zubov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Manfla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zubov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zubov and Manfla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Manfla moves into full mount!
Manfla with good strikes from the mount here!
Manfla lands a heavy elbow.
Manfla has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zubov's face.
Zubov working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Manfla working the ground and pound effectively.
Manfla working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Manfla connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manfla lands a heavy elbow.
Manfla is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfla controlling the pace for now.
Manfla raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zubov is bucking up trying to escape but Manfla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manfla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manfla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zubov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Zubov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manfla!
Zubov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manfla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zubov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zubov is looking to stall here but Manfla recovers full guard.
Zubov looking to sit in guard and control but Manfla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manfla cracks Zubov with a solid left hand.#T1#
Manfla stays in close to Zubov's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Zubov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Manfla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manfla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manfla connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manfla lands a couple of digs.
Manfla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zubov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manfla is controlling him.
Manfla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfla scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Manfla lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manfla 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfla's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Manfla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manfla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Manfla trying to control the position from guard on top but Zubov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla pushes down on Zubov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joao Manfla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfla moves into full mount! Zubov won't be happy about that!
Manfla with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Zubov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manfla.
Manfla landing strikes from the mount.
Zubov is bucking up trying to escape but Manfla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Manfla has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zubov's face.
Zubov is looking to improve his position but Manfla isn't that keen on the idea.
Manfla controlling the position easily from mount.
Manfla with shots to the head and body - Zubov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manfla controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla dominated that second round.
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#
Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manfla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zubov manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Manfla fails to land. #BC2#
Zubov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zubov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manfla pinned against the cage. Manfla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zubov wants to clinch up but Manfla keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Manfla gets tackled into the cage by Zubov. Zubov maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manfla misses with a punch on the inside.
Zubov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manfla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zubov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zubov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manfla is working Zubov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Manfla content to stall in guard here.
Zubov keeping moving, preventing Manfla from controlling successfully.
Manfla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfla scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfla works over Zubov with some ground and pound from guard.
Zubov looking to control but Manfla passes into half guard.
Zimmer Zubov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manfla is trying to control. Zubov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manfla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zubov wants to get back to his feet.
Manfla moves into full mount! Zubov won't be happy about that!
Manfla with shots to the head and body - Zubov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manfla scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zubov?
#SUB#
Manfla working for a guillotine from mount but Zubov is in no mood to give up.
Manfla lands with some strikes.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfla cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manfla lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manfla with a couple of short strikes.
Zubov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manfla fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfla cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manfla lands with some strikes.
Manfla landing punches.
Manfla lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manfla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manfla landing punches. #T4#
Manfla lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfla landing shots from mount.
Manfla looking to control but Zubov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manfla dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Manfla connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zubov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manfla lands a heavy elbow.
Manfla lands a heavy elbow.
Joao Manfla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfla working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manfla, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Parker manages to pass to side control.
Manfla is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Manfla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker works his way into full mount!
Parker with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Manfla really wants to buck Parker off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Parker looking for a guillotine from mount but Manfla is having none of it.
Manfla manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Manfla, under a barage of strikes from Parker.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parker stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Manfla tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Manfla as Parker shoots in.
Manfla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Manfla stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Manfla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Manfla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker with a poor takedown #CL#
and Manfla counters by moving into the clinch.
Parker is trying to drag Manfla to the mat but Manfla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker looks winded!
Knees to the body from Manfla.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.#TD2#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manfla controlling from the top position. #T4#
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manfla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker has hold of Manfla's hands but Manfla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manfla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parker enables Manfla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leo Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is trying to hold Manfla in close to prevent damage but Manfla has managed to pass into half guard.
Manfla stalling.
Parker is looking to control Manfla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
Parker pushes Manfla off looking to stand but Manfla dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manfla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Manfla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker looking to control but Manfla passes into half guard.
Manfla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manfla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manfla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Manfla there.
Manfla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Manfla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manfla controlling the action here.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker wants to improve his position but Manfla is controlling well.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Manfla not doing much here.
#T4#
Parker wants to control the action here but instead Manfla manages to pass to full mount!
Parker tries to lock up and control but Manfla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfla working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manfla content just to control the position here.
Parker wants to hold on but Manfla pushes him away.
Manfla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manfla raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Manfla punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla dominated that second round.
That's time! Manfla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Manfla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manfla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Manfla.#TD#
Manfla lands a takedown into guard.
Manfla trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker working a defensive guard but Manfla manages to pass into side control anyway.
Manfla lands an elbow.
Manfla working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Manfla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manfla asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfla working the body and head with strikes.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker wants to control but Manfla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Manfla seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Manfla working the head and body with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Manfla is looking for a kimura here.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfla.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leo Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Manfla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfla is looking to advance position but Parker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manfla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control.
Manfla is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parker.
Parker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manfla!
Manfla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker wants to control the pace but Manfla is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfla has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T1#
Manfla covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Manfla is trying to get back to his feet but Parker has full control of the position and if anything, Manfla has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Parker is persistently looking for the submission but Manfla is defending it well.
Will Parker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Manfla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Parker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Manfla is defending well though. Parker let's go of the attempt for now.
Manfla takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Parker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Parker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Parker looking for the RNC. #T3#
Parker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Parker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Parker controlling well, preventing Manfla from escaping the position.
Parker gets his hands free as Manfla looks to control.
Parker controlling well, preventing Manfla from escaping the position.
Parker is riding his opponent, not letting Manfla buck him off.
Parker doesn't have the hooks in and Manfla manages to turn into his guard.
Manfla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Manfla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Manfla looking to pass the guard.
Manfla won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Manfla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Parker for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manfla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker trying to control but Manfla is working from the bottom.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker stops Manfla from standing up. #T1#
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Parker throws a head kick but Manfla moves out of range.
Leo Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Manfla.#T2#
Manfla moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
#TD2#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfla keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Manfla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVR#
Manfla forces his way into half guard.
Manfla winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manfla in particular looking to stall.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Manfla is very close to passing his half guard.
Manfla not doing much here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Manfla has control of the leg.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfla slows the pace down in half guard.
Manfla stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Manfla not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manfla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Manfla sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Manfla darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfla.
Parker jumps guard but Manfla stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Manfla digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manfla lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker tries to circle away but Manfla has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Manfla.
Manfla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manfla lands an uppercut.
Manfla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside. #T2##TD2#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Manfla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manfla controls the pace.
Manfla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manfla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfla wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Parker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Manfla rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manfla throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Manfla has Parker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manfla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Parker tumbling to the mat - Manfla dives into Parker's guard.
Manfla 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.
Manfla continues to stall.#T4#
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manfla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfla defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfla 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'. |
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