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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 3
Date: Dec 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Mann fails with the takedown.
Mann throws a head kick but Bitter moves out of range.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Bitter moves out of range easily.
Bitter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.#TD#
Mann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bitter's half guard.#SUB2#
Bitter actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitter is trying is best to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Mann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bitter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bitter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Bitter defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bitter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bitter tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.
Mann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Bitter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bitter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bitter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Bitter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bitter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mann is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bitter lands a good knee to the midsection. Mann won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Bitter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bitter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bitter looks winded!
Bitter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann wants to get back to striking at distance but Bitter won't allow it.
Bitter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Bitter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the cage.
Bitter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Mann gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mann passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bitter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SU#
Mann stands up.
Bitter leaves Mann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bitter tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.
Bitter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bitter wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mann.
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 Dylan Mann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitter tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitter to the ground. Bitter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann tries to clinch but Bitter is having none of it.
Bitter wants to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch position.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitter as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Bitter tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bitter has him pressed against the cage.
Bitter tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Bitter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Mann throws an elbow but it misses.
Bitter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bitter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bitter is breathing heavily.
Bitter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bitter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bitter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Bitter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bitter is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Mann's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mann breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mann decides to stand back up. Mann steps back and let's Bitter get back to his feet.
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!
Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Bitter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mann sets himself, and Bitter steps forward looking for the clinch! Mann avoids it this time.
Bitter blocks a jab.
Bitter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.#T3#
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Bitter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dylan Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Bitter counters by moving into the clinch.
Bitter landing knees to the head.
Bitter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mann tries to pull guard but Bitter won't allow it.
Bitter missing with knees to the body.
Bitter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bitter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
#T4##BC#
Mann breaks the clinch.
Bitter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Bitter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann sets himself, and Bitter steps forward looking for the clinch! Mann avoids it this time.
Bitter stuffs the takedown.
Bitter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitter avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Bitter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Bitter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bitter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bitter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Bitter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bitter tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bitter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann sets himself, and Bitter steps forward looking for the clinch! Mann avoids it this time.
Mann shoots in but Bitter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bitter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bitter wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitter wants to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch position.
Bitter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitter as he avoids it easily.
Bitter tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitter wants to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch position.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Bitter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bitter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mann.
Mann shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bitter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bitter.
Bitter with a knee to the head.
Bitter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bitter misses with a knee strike.
Bitter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bitter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Bitter tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Alvin Bitter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bitter landing knees to the head.
#TD#
Mann gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bitter regains guard.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitter is retaining full guard.
Bitter keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Bitter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mann is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Bitter is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bitter tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann breaks from Bitter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Bitter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitter 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Alvin Bitter!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Alvin Bitter!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Alvin Bitter!
Alvin Bitter wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Mann has managed to clinch.
Winners blocks a body shot from Mann.
Winners dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Winners.
Mann looking to throw knees to the head but Winners is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Mann jumps guard and drags Winners to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Winners is proving a slippery customer.
Winners is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Winners from controlling successfully.
Winners throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely. #T1#
Winners pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Winners gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winners.
Winners misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mann working the ground and pound.
Winners tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Mann swings around for an armbar but Winners sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mann's guard.#ES2#
Mann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winners's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Winners tightens his grip and picks Mann up, before dumping him to the ground. Mann manages to land in guard.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winners is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Winners trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Winners not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winners pinned against the cage. Winners gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #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.
Winners moves in looking to clinch but Mann pushes him off.
Mann steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winners.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Winners showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
Winners wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mann looks winded!#CL#
Winners rushes Mann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Winners pulls Mann into guard.
#ES#
Winners has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mann prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Exotics Winners will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winners was covering up waiting for the punch and Mann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mann landing with the ground and pound.
Winners really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winners looking for a sweep. Not yet Winners, not yet.
Mann won't allow Winners to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winners 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.
Mann cracks Winners with a solid left hand.#T1#
Mann content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Mann stands and steps away. Winners gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Winners keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Winners as Mann shoots in.
Winners feinted with a counter takedown.
Winners lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winners misses with the combination.
Exotics Winners is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winners manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winners is looking to clinch. #CL#
Winners clinches.
Winners changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Mann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winners can't do much from the bottom here.
Winners trying his best to control but Mann has mounted him.
Winners is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mann has taken his back!#T3#
Mann biding his time, controlling Winners.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winners just trying to survive but Mann is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Winners's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Winners trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winners tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mann shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Winners has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Mann breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Winners fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mann, pushing him back against the cage.
Winners missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winners just stands there and leans against the cage.
Winners drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winners throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mann tries to clinch there but Winners circles away.
#T1#
Winners fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away.
Winners throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winners fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotics Winners. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Winners shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mann kicks Winners off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winners keeps working. #T2#
Mann advances nicely into full mount.
Winners wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann controlling his opponent.
Dylan Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winners is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mann trying to control but Winners is having none of it. #T3#
Winners can't escape the position.
Winners is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Mann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winners looks a forlorn figure.
Winners is desperately trying to improve his position but Mann has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann landing strikes from the mount and Winners is in trouble!
Winners wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann controlling from mount.
Mann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winners looks a forlorn figure.
Mann controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mann 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Dylan Mann!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Dylan Mann!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Dylan Mann!
Dylan Mann wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Mann forces Valentine back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Valentine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valentine thumps Mann with a low kick.#CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Mann successfully pulls guard.
Valentine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from.
Mann keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass. #T2#
Mann wants to stand up but Valentine is controlling him.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Valentine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Mann stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine . Valentine gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Mann has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
#TD#
Mann jumps guard and drags Valentine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Valentine stands up and waves to Mann to follow him.
Mann leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dylan Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyuidmil Valentine .#T4#
Valentine fails with the takedown#CL#
and Mann moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valentine on his heels. He'll look to pass Valentine 's guard now, I'm sure.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valentine 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Dylan Mann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valentine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away.
Mann 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.
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Mann steps away.
Valentine shoots in and drives through. Mann sprawls well.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Valentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Mann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Mann stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentine dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on Valentine 's head and hops out.
Mann is looking to counter the offense by Valentine and move into the clinch.
Dylan Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyuidmil Valentine .
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mann defends it nicely.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Mann.
#T2#
Mann dives in and grabs Valentine 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Mann steps away.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily#CL#
and Mann counters by clinching up.
Valentine wants to break free but Mann has control.
#BC#
Mann breaks from the clinch.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mann avoids the head kick by Valentine .
#CL#
Mann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann has Valentine pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
Mann is trying to pull guard but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentine smiles and moves away.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Mann clinches with his opponent.
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Mann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Mann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Valentine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
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 Dylan Mann will probably get the nod.
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#
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dylan Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mann is defended easily by Valentine .
Valentine is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Mann is looking to counter the offense by Valentine and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Mann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine . Those never looked like landing.
Valentine looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.#T1#
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Mann.
It looked like Mann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valentine looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Dylan Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyuidmil Valentine .
Valentine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mann swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mann is defended easily by Valentine .#TD#
Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valentine sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valentine is striking from the bottom but Mann uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB#
Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Dylan Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valentine .
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there. #T3#
Mann wants to get up but he can't break Valentine 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valentine pulls Mann in to control the position.
Mann advances position into side control!
Valentine gets back to half guard.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valentine is controlling Mann's trapped leg to prevent Mann from advancing to side control.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dylan Mann.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Dylan Mann!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Dylan Mann!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Dylan Mann!
Dylan Mann wins by unanimous decision! |
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