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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RAD 109
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1# A low kick lands for Mann.
Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Mann clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage. Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Mann trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy. Guy with a knee to the head.
Mann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann can't get the takedown.
Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mann - that landed with a thud.
Mann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A hook to the body from Mann.
#T1# Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body. Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it. Guy misses with some punches.
Guy avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. Mann misses with a hook from the clinch. Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt. Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Mann wants a takedown.
Guy can't get the takedown.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head. Guy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2# Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Light Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Mann. Mann trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mann.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Guy misses with a knee to the head. Mann blocking some punches.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
#TD# Guy has clasped his hands together around Mann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Guy throws a strike aimed at the side of Mann's head but Mann avoids it well. Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Guy keeps moving and retains side control. Mann is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Guy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3# Guy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mann flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mann flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mann regains half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guy scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Mann actively working from the bottom here. Mann misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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. Guy connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple. Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4# Guy moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Guy keeps moving and retains side control. Guy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Mann is trying to control Guy's posture but Guy avoids it. Guy lands a nice forearm strike. Guy trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom. Mann taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Guy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Mann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut. Mann swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy is looking to counter punch. Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage. Guy trying to control the position but instead, Mann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guy into the cage. Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mann. Mann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mann prevents it.
#T1# Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. Mann working Guy over with knees to the body. Mann misses with a body punch.
Light Mann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Guy tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Mann stalls. Mann landing knees to the body.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Guy avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mann.
Guy is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Guy misses with some punches.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Mann.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. #TD# Guy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Guy avoids the attempt from Mann to control. Guy lands with some strikes. Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Light Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Mann throwing hammer fists to the chest of Guy. What's that going to do exactly? Mann is looking to improve his position but Guy isn't that keen on the idea.#T3# Mann manages to regain half guard. Good work. Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann. Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there. Mann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mann tries to strike from the bottom.
Mann throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mann throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2# Mann working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
#SUB# Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mann scores with a couple of nice shots. Mann is looking to take a break and control but Guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mann winds up and cracks Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Light Mann will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Guy misses with a straight right. Mann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mann drops his hands momentarily and Guy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Light Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy has a takedown stuffed. Mann drops his hands momentarily and Guy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side. Mann lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD# Guy gets a double leg takedown into Mann's guard. Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mann trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1# Mann striking off his back but it's not causing Guy any problems. Mann throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mann trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Mann throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mann wants to clinch. Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mann sprawls and moves away. Mann throws a shot to the body.
#TD2# Mann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Guy manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB# Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. Mann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Mann lands with a punch from half guard. Guy tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg. Guy moves into full guard.
Mann stands up over Guy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Guy striking off his back but it's not causing Mann any problems. Mann connects with a couple of short punches. Mann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Mann works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Guy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mann has passed into half guard!
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mann prevents Guy from improving his position. Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mann lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. Mann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Guy actively working from the bottom here. Guy tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mann lands strikes from half guard. Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight! Light 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Mann! |
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Event:
RAD 109
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1# Mann lands with a nice body punch. Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming. Mann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Good leg kick by Mann. #CL2# Mann rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy. Mann lands a nice shot to the body. Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Guy prevents a body shot from Mann. Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Guy lands a nice uppercut. Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. Mann misses with a body punch.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. 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! A hook to the body from Mann.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it. Guy pushes Mann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mann misses with a body punch.
Mann tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Guy wants a takedown.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann missing with knees to the body.
Mann misses with a knee strike.
Guy tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann landing knees to the body.
#T2# Mann missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Guy. Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Good body shot from Mann.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Guy wants a takedown but no success here.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.#TD2# Mann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Guy tries to escape but Mann has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Mann lands a shot to the head. #SUB2# Mann working for the choke. #T3# I really don't envy Guy right now.
Mann lands a shot to the head. Mann lands strikes to the head. Guy just trying to survive but Mann is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mann.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mann scores with punches to the body. Mann is landing with strikes from the back. Mann is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mann 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. Mann gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mann apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mann lands with a good body shot. Mann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# 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! Guy throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Mann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mann misses with a body shot.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mann is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
Mann tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Guy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guy tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance. Guy tries to clinch up. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Guy moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mann throws a body kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet. Mann misses with the body kick#CL# and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Mann dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Mann tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance. Mann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann. Guy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann. Mann slips a jab from Guy. Mann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guy is out of range. #CL2# Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guy prevents it.
Guy misses with the head strike.
#T1# Mann blocking some punches.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mann backwards. Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Mann lands a body punch in the clinch. Mann effectively controlling the action here. Mann is working Guy over against the cage. Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Guy misses with some punches.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
#T2# Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Mann pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Guy on the inside. Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mann lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those. Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Mann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a good, hard body kick but Guy shrugs it off. Mann throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range. Mann with the inside leg kick. Medium Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Mann is looking to score with low kicks. Guy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mann misses with a body kick. Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Guy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mann throws a leg kick but Guy checks it. Guy misses with a straight right. #TD# Guy feints and as Mann raises his hands in defense, Guy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Mann throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well. Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard. #T4# Mann trying to control here.
Mann is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mann striking from the bottom. Mann is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mann avoid being mounted? 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!#SUB# Guy seems to be looking for submissions.
Guy working over Mann with some ground and pound. Mann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guy blocks the strikes 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 Medium Guy will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann digs a good hook to Guy's body.
#TD2# Mann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mann lands a couple of elbows. Mann lands a couple of elbows. Mann connects with a couple of short punches. Mann distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Guy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mann landing strikes from the bottom. #T1# Nice strikes from Guy there. Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy with a nice head shot there. Mann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guy's guard. #REVB# Mann preventing the sweep. Mann throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely. Guy wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment. Mann scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Guy. Mann scoring with some ground and pound. Mann scoring with punches to the head and body. Guy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Mann lands a couple of elbows. Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Mann. Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mann throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2# Mann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Guy is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#SUB2# Mann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guy defends it easily. Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard. Guy drops an elbow to the side of Mann's head. Mann regains full guard. Nicely done. Guy works over Mann with some ground and pound from guard. Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mann tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4# Mann missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB# Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Guy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Mann throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mann connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Medium Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Mann! |
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Event:
RAD 109
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1# Dude with a lazy takedown attempt and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Dude steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann. Nice cross by Dude. Dude throws a big shot that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Mann misses. Dude looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely. And Mann responds with a good body kick, but Dude manages to step out the way in time. Dude jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well. Dude lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dude connects with the punch. Dude throws a hook but Mann blocks it. Heavy Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Dude throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mann fails in his attempt to clinch. Jab, jab by Dude - just one landing. Dude catches Mann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Mann is rocked! Mann leaves his chin hanging out and Dude seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mann crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy Dude! |
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Event:
RAD 109
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1# Guy throws out a powerful jab. Guy throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely. Guy throws out a powerful jab. No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy. Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A jab lands there for Guy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy. Guy looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well. Guy digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet. Mann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mann momentarily.
Guy clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Guy misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Guy scores with a hook. Mann misses with an uppercut. Guy saw that one coming. Test Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range. Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mann misses with a looping right. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy misses with a body shot.
Guy takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses. Mann takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice uppercut there from Guy.#T3# Guy throws a jab when Mann was well out of range. Guy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy. Guy lands with a shot to the body. Guy punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch. Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
#T4# Mann looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy lands the left hand. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mann throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Mann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Guy scores with a three punch combo!
Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
As Guy backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Guy manages to avoid it all. Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann. Guy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Guy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Guy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1# Guy misses with a wild body shot. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range. Test Guy is winning the standup battle so far. Guy throws out a powerful jab. Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mann slips a jab from Guy. Guy scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut. Guy slips a straight right by Mann. Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guy looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely. Mann thinks about the counter body kick. Guy scores with a shot to the body.
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! Guy scores with a nice right hand.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy with a jab.#T3# Mann misses with a looping left. Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Guy is rocked! Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Mann throws a looping overhand right but Guy ducks down to avoid it. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around? Guy throws out a loose jab but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.#T4# Guy lands a jab. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. A punch combination from Guy misses. Mann throws a hook to the side of Guy's head but Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Mann 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.
Test Guy dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Mann staying out of range there. Mann flicks out a counter leg kick but Guy steps away. Test Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Test Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Mann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Guy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Guy misses with a looping left. Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy misses the shot to the body. Guy misses with a body shot.
#T1# Guy throws a body shot but no joy. Guy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMann. Mann misses with a lunging right hand
and Guy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mann thinking. A big right from Guy misses. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Guy throws a body shot but no joy. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big right from Mann misses. BOOM! Mann lands a beautiful left hook that drops Guy. Guy tries to recover but Mann is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Guy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Mann! |
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Event:
SMASH: Tetrev vs Mettovaara 2
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Schneider cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head. Ainsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schneider. Ainsworth misses with a hook. Schneider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Schneider checks it #TD2# so Schneider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ainsworth manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schneider jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance. Schneider connects with a jab. Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Schneider counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that. You can see the frustration on Ainsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ainsworth tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Ainsworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Schneider has a good base and remains in mount. Schneider lands a big shot there that rocks Ainsworth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ainsworth wants to hold on but Schneider pushes him away.#T1# Ainsworth is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Schneider lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Ainsworth wants to control but Schneider is having none of it. Schneider with the ground and pound from mount. Ainsworth tries to hold on but Schneider pushes him away. Schneider with good strikes from the mount here! Ainsworth tries to hold on but Schneider postures up. Ainsworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schneider looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2# Schneider has hold of Ainsworth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ainsworth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schneider landing punches. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ainsworth wants to control but Schneider is having none of it. Schneider prevents Ainsworth from getting the reversal. Schneider lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ainsworth wants to control but Schneider is having none of it. Schneider lands a big shot there that rocks Ainsworth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ainsworth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ainsworth working to try and regain half guard.
#T3# Ainsworth wants to hold on but Schneider pushes him away. Schneider scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ainsworth?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ainsworth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Schneider lands a couple of good shots and Ainsworth has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Schneider connects with a big shot to the side of Ainsworth's head.
#ROC2#Ainsworth is rocked! Schneider connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ainsworth to escape the position.
Oh Ainsworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ainsworth is taking damage to the body and head. Schneider is trying to stick to Ainsworth's back but Ainsworth is turning into Schneider. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schneider's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ainsworth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ainsworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ainsworth seems to have got his legs back now. Schneider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Schneider looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2# Schneider seems to be working for a kimura but Ainsworth defends the submission attempt. Schneider lands with a punch from half guard. Schneider is thwarting Ainsworth's attempts to control the position. Ainsworth manages to get to full guard.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully. Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully. Ainsworth pulls Schneider in to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Schneider dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Schneider lands with a cross. Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schneider. Schneider circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Schneider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily. Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Schneider slips under a jab. Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Schneider moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits. Schneider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Schneider scores with a three punch combo!
Ainsworth slips a jab from Schneider. Nice cross by Schneider. Schneider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schneider checks a low kick from Ainsworth. Schneider wants to counter with a clinch but Ainsworth pushes him away. Schneider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ainsworth throws the left hand but Schneider avoids the punch easily. Schneider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ainsworth throws a body punch but Schneider moves out of range. Schneider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Schneider counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ainsworth regains full guard. Nicely done. Schneider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ainsworth is really struggling to control Schneider but he's trying to hold on to the position. Ainsworth has momentary wrist control but Schneider slips an elbow through the middle. Schneider lands a couple of elbows. Schneider trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom. Schneider postures up.
Kyle Schneider has got the better of the ground game so far. Schneider lands a couple of elbows. Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Schneider with a nice head shot there. Ainsworth is pulling down on Schneider's head to control his posture. Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Schneider is working Ainsworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Schneider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Schneider pushing down on Ainsworth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ainsworth punching from the bottom.
Ainsworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schneider. Schneider scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ainsworth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Schneider throwing shots but Ainsworth is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB2# Schneider seems to be looking for submissions.
Schneider scoring with strikes to the body and head. Schneider landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ainsworth wants to control but Schneider is keeping busy and won't allow it. Schneider with the ground and pound but Ainsworth uses the opportunity to regain guard. Schneider scoring with some ground and pound. Ainsworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schneider. Ainsworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schneider's guard. #REVR# Schneider looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schneider is on top in guard.
#REVB# Schneider throws a big right hand that misses. Ainsworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# Ainsworth trying to control the position.
Ainsworth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Schneider forces his way into half guard. Schneider looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ainsworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The fighters are battling for position here. Ainsworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ainsworth is pulling down on Schneider's head to control his posture. Schneider stands up over Ainsworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Schneider scoring with punches to the head and body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Schneider 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Schneider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head. Kyle Schneider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Schneider checks it #TD2# and Schneider counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that. Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
Schneider's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Schneider controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Ainsworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schneider defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schneider won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here. Schneider content to stall in guard here. Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schneider is one step ahead there. #T1# Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schneider controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body #TD2# and Schneider counters with a takedown into side control. Schneider controls the position from side control. Ainsworth trying to control but Schneider flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2# Ainsworth just trying to survive but Schneider is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Ainsworth is really stuck here.
Ainsworth trying to control the hands but Schneider breaks the grip. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ainsworth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schneider controlling the action here. Schneider is continuing to stall.#T3# Schneider is thwarting Ainsworth's attempts to control the position. Schneider trying to control the pace. Schneider passes the guard and advances to mount! Ainsworth tries to reverse the position but Schneider maintains control.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ainsworth tries to hold on but Schneider pushes him away. Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ainsworth tries to hold on but Schneider pushes him away. Ainsworth tries to reverse the position but Schneider maintains control. Schneider controlling from mount. Let's hope that Schneider has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Schneider.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Schneider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Schneider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Schneider! |
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Event:
RAD 108
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1# Mann tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range. Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet. Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away. Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Good leg kick by Mann. Mann throws a leg kick but Guy moved away. Mann takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses. Mann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Guy has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Mann.
A short body shot lands from Mann as the two fighters clinch.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann scores a nice knee to the body.
Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mann throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# Mann missing with knees to the body.
Mann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside. Mann tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage. Mann pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges. Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Guy working aggressively here.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Guy lands with a right to the head. Guy is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann 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 Light Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guy is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Guy takes a knee to the side of the body. Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mann working Guy over with knees to the body. Guy is breathing heavily. Mann tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Mann lands an elbow inside that Guy shrugs off. #T3# Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann cracks Guy with a nice body shot. Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Mann. Mann leaning his opponent against the cage. Guy misses with some punches.
Mann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann lands a shot to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
#T4# Mann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guy up against the cage. Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mann lands with a short shot to the head. Guy misses with the head strike.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mann gets through Guy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A hook to the body from Mann.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Guy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it. Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Mann dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy. Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing. Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away. Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann. Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Light Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mann misses with a hook to the body
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Mann clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage. Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Light Mann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy. Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Mann tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. Mann lands an elbow inside that Guy shrugs off. Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Good body shot from Mann.
Mann is leaning against Guy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guy backwards. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Guy throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
A short right from Guy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Mann.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann works on Guy's body with a couple of short punches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Mann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guy. Guy throws an elbow that misses.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Mann - that landed with a thud.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Mann landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Mann to work.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside. Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Mann missing with knees to the body.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann lands a body punch. Guy letting Mann take a breather here. Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann stalling.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Mann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Light Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Light Mann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mann throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mann throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab. Mann scores with a kick to the body.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# Mann gets tackled into the cage by Guy. Guy maintains the clinch. Mann lands a shoulder strike. Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann leaning his opponent against the cage. Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1# Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mann lands a nice knee to the body. Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Mann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms. Mann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guy. Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mann missing with knees to the body.
Guy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Mann crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.#T2# Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body. Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann stalls. Mann tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mann pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mann lands a hook that snaps the head of Guy backwards. Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mann prevents it.
#T3# Guy prevents a body shot from Mann. Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Mann. Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.#TD2# Guy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guy to the mat. Guy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Mann controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mann scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! Light Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Mann! |
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Event:
RAD 108
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1# Mann lands a jab to Guy's midsection. Mann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD# Guy feints and as Mann raises his hands in defense, Guy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Guy passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guy scoring with punches from side control. Mann tries to strike but it doesn't land. Mann struggling a bit here. Mann is trying to improve his position. Mann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Mann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guy's back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mann is punishing Guy with some ground and pound. Guy tries to roll but Mann sticks to his back.
#T1# Mann lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Guy wants to escape the position.
Mann scores with punches to the body. Guy grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Mann trying to control. Mann is punishing Guy with some ground and pound. Mann has Guy flattened out and is raining down punches. Mann punishes Guy with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2# Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Mann doesn't have the hooks in and Guy manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Guy drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Guy off! Guy jumps back into Mann's guard. #T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mann lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB2# Mann isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guy stacks Mann on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Guy! Guy advances to full mount. Mann tries to reverse the position but Guy maintains control. Guy lands a heavy elbow. Mann throwing hammer fists to the chest of Guy. What's that going to do exactly? Mann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3# Guy is in the full mount, landing strikes. Guy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mann landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead. Mann wants to control but Guy is having none of it. Guy raining down shots from the mount! Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Mann throwing hammer fists to the chest of Guy. What's that going to do exactly? Guy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Mann is rocked!#SUB# Guy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Guy finish him?#T4# Guy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mann looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Mann seems to have recovered his senses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guy is trying to stick to Mann's back but Mann is turning into Guy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Guy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mann. Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. Mann throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well. Mann throws a big right hand that misses. Mann postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it. 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 Medium Guy will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Guy fails in his attempt to clinch. Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Some bone on bone action there as Guy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Guy is looking to counter punch. Guy looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range. Guy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Mann's head. Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Mann pushes Guy up against the cage in a clinch. Mann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mann landing knees to the body.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head. Mann missing with knees to the body.
Guy throws a head punch that misses. Mann landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Guy. Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mann is pushing Guy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mann effectively controlling the action here. Guy takes an elbow to the temple. Mann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Mann tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mann pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now. Mann has Guy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Mann tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD# Guy is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guy persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Mann trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB# Guy has gone for a leg lock! Mann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.#REVB# Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Mann connects with a couple of short punches. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Guy. Mann distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mann scoring with punches to the head and body. Mann trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom. Mann works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard. Mann 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. Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4##SUB# Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mann cracks Guy with a solid left hand. Mann wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position. Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Guy is rocked! Mann lands an elbow. Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Guy taking a bit of punishment here - Mann scoring with strikes. Guy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Mann 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##TD# Guy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Mann landing small, sideways elbows. Guy seems to have got his legs back now. Guy lands strikes from half guard. Mann flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mann trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Mann gets full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
#REVB# Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Guy wants to sweep but no luck. Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Guy working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mann with a nice head shot there. Mann is working Guy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Guy controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself. Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guy is on top in guard.
#REVR# Guy pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Mann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guy's back! Guy wants to escape the position.
Mann lands an elbow to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guy can't escape the position.
Mann connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Guy to escape the position.
Mann is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Guy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Mann looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Mann is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Mann is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Mann is punishing Guy with some ground and pound. Mann is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Guy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Mann lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mann cracks Guy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Guy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Mann drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Guy is in real trouble here! Mann lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Mann is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medium Mann! |
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Event:
RAD 108
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1# Guy throws a body shot but no joy. Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Mann counters with a nice right hand that sends Guy toppling to the canvas! Guy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mann finish him?!#ROC2#Guy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Test Guy has been cut. Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Test Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy. Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it. Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy seems to have got his legs back now. Guy lands a body shot.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Guy moves out of range as Mann strikes. Guy throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it. Mann slips under a jab from Guy. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mann misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely. Guy throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.#T1# Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy is looking to wear down Mann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A swing and a miss from Guy. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Mann swings widly with a right hand
and Guy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Guy throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2# Mann sends Guy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mann is motioning to the referee to let Guy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Mann blocks a jab. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mann throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it. Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mann tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way. Mann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mann's head. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mann misses with a hook. Mann drops Guy with a huge uppercut! Guy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mann is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Mann! |
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Event:
SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; John Snake! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Snake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marston's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Snake#SUB2# Snake is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage. Marston gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Marston looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Marston trying to control the position.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position. Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom. Marston is looking to sweep but instead, Snake has passed into half guard.
#SUB# Marston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. Marston is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done. Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom. Marston wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom. Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Marston 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.#SUB# Marston looking for subs off his back but Snake has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4# Marston tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #SUB# Marston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5# Marston trying to control but Snake postures up.
Marston wants to get back to full guard. Marston trying to control here.
#SUB2# Snake is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6# Snake stalling away here and it's allowed Marston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard. Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7##SUB# Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Snake wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position. Marston is trying to keep Snake in close.
#T8# Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet. Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Marston looking to control but Snake passes into half guard.
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done. Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there. Marston is controlling Snake's posture.#T9# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Snake Marston trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. Marston content to stall in guard here. Marston won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T10##SUB2# Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Marston showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Snake#T11# Marston takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB# Marston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snake, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Marston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marston but great work by Snake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (5) vs (6) Snake Marston tries to buck Snake off but Snake is having none of it.#T12# Marston sneaks back into half guard. Marston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (9) vs (6) Snake#SUB# Marston working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. I really don't envy Snake right now.
#SUB# Marston is looking for a rear naked choke here but Snake reverses the position brilliantly into Marston's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (9) vs (8) Snake#SUB# Snake sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Marston doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Snake paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Marston - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Marston! A pretty intense looking Jim Marston took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
DMMA 410: Karter v Hardin
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Hardman clinches up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage. Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've been informed that Bennett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land. Hardman lands a nice shot to the body. Hardman blocks a body shot from Bennett. Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. Hardman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow. Hardman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hardman to work.
Hardman lands a body punch in the clinch. Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bennett up against the cage.#T1# Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut. Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett avoiding damage as Hardman throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennett.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow. Come on Hardman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardman. Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head. Hardman blocking some punches.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it. Bennett misses with some punches.
Bennett cracks Hardman with a nice body shot. Hardman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it. Bennett throws a head punch that misses. Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardman.
#T2# Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennett or not. Hardman tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land. Hardman missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardman trying to land knees to the body.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardman slows down the pace here.
Hardman working Bennett over with knees to the body. Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman stalling.
Hardman wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Bennett being controlled against the cage. Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman. #T3# Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman digs a right hand into Bennett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennett's gas tank. Hardman lands a good knee to the midsection. Bennett won't want to take too many of those. Bennett looks winded! A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. A hook to the body from Hardman.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bennett avoiding damage as Hardman throws knees to the body.
Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardman.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.#TD# Hardman tightens his grip and picks Bennett up, before dumping him to the ground. Bennett manages to land in guard. Hardman 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. Hardman advances position into side control!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bennett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hardman connects with a decent elbow. Hardman misses with the ground and pound. The ground and pound from Hardman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hardman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Hardman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Hardman throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well. Hardman tries to score with some ground and pound. Bennett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Hardman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bennett is avoiding damage well.
Hardman misses with the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hardman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennett at a distance.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it. Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Bennett gets caught flat footed, as Hardman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hardman slips nicely into half guard. Hardman is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hardman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Hardman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardman controlling the action here. Bennett is breathing heavily. Hardman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Hardman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head. Hardman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hardman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hardman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hardman thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Hardman. Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hardman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# Hardman not doing much here.
Hardman throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely. #SUB# Hardman 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.
Hardman is taking a breather. Bennett 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.#T3# Hardman thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Hardman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bennett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardman. Hardman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardman. Hardman thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardman. Hardman 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. Hardman thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Bennett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardman. Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardman. Hardman slows the pace down in half guard. #T4# Hardman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hardman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hardman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hardman winds up and cracks Bennett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hardman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardman. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hardman throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely. Hardman working Bennett over with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that second round. That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Hardman clinches with his opponent.
Brock Hardman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bennett lands with a short shot to the head. Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside. Bennett misses with the head strike.
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hardman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman. #TD# Hardman tightens his grip and picks Bennett up, before dumping him to the ground. Bennett manages to land in guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hardman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hardman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bennett for as long as he can get away with.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hardman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hardman jabs at Bennett's body. Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hardman throws a wild body kick that Bennett sees coming a mile off. Hardman wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range. Hardman scores with a body shot.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hardman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!#CL# Hardman pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hardman tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body. Bennett tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Gage Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Bennett on the inside. Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land. Hardman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardman. #T4# Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett. A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land. Bennett misses with a body punch.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body. Hardman tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body. Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch. Bennett lands a nice uppercut. Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Brock Hardman has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow. Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Brock Hardman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hardman 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Hardman! Brock Hardman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The 408 - Qtr Finals
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1# Sam misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming. Riggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sam tries for a takedown but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Sam slips under a jab. And Sam tries to counter it with a takedown but Riggs pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jetstream Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sam thows a left - swing and a miss! And Riggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Sam blocks it. Sam on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggs misses with a straight right. Sam looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sam tries to clinch up but Riggs circles away and keeps his distance. Riggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riggs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Riggs throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sam to counter with a crisp jab. Riggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riggs there as he acknowledges the shot. Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lamar Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetstream Sam. Donk. Sam catches Riggs right on the button with a cross. Sam throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Riggs counters by clinching up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sam. Riggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sam. Sam blocks an uppercut.
Riggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sam.#T2# Riggs tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Riggs presses Sam against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards. Sam lands a shoulder strike. Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam. Riggs throws a head punch that misses. Riggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam. Riggs throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A good leg kick by Riggs. Sam looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely. Riggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sam. Riggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Good shot there by Sam. Sam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Riggs throwing a counter right hand but Sam manages to avoid it. Sam thuds his right hand into Riggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL# Riggs clinches. Sam blocks an uppercut.
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Riggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sam has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
Sam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riggs is defending well. A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land. Sam wants to take the fight to the mat but Riggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Sam working aggressively here.
Riggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Riggs.
Sam looks winded!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Riggs digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected. A hook to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike. Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards. Riggs lands a nice uppercut. Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Riggs lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Riggs. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs. Nice body punch from Riggs. Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs. Riggs scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Riggs scores with a nice short uppercut. Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head. Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Riggs lands a shoulder strike. Riggs pushes Sam back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Riggs dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL# Riggs moves into the clinch. Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head. Riggs lands a body shot. Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike. Sam prevents a body shot from Riggs. Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut. Riggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sam is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riggs pushes Sam back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him? Sam is breathing heavily. Riggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sam. Sam seems to have recovered his senses. Riggs lands a nice shot to the body. Riggs lands a nice shot to the body. Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Riggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards. Sam has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sam or not. Riggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riggs presses Sam against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs. Riggs gets through Sam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Riggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A right hand to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
Lamar Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Riggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch. Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riggs.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?#T2# Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut. Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards. Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Riggs lands a left hand.
Riggs tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Riggs lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Riggs - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs. Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head. Sam takes a shot to the head. Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs. A short left from Riggs. Sam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs.#KD# Riggs drops Sam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sam is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet! Riggs digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body. Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Riggs digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD# Riggs drops Sam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sam is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet! Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs cracks Sam with a nice body shot. A short right from Riggs. Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riggs lands with a left to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs. #T4# Riggs lands a shoulder strike. Riggs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sam with a big uppercut! Sam tries to clinch up but Riggs pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sam to the mat! Sam covers up and Riggs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamar Riggs! Lamar Riggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RAD 107
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Guy misses the jab. Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Guy throws a hook but Mann blocks it. Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mann throws a body shot but no joy. Mann digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Guy tries to clinch up. Mann takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Guy finds it's target. Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A countering left hand to the body from Mann misses. Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# Mann lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Guy. Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Mann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice defenses there by Mann. Guy misses with a straight left. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot.#T2# Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy. Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming. Mann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mann with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nice defenses there by Mann. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. 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! Guy throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it. Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann. Mann tries a quick counter leg kick but Guy is wise to it. Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Guy cracks Mann with a good jab.#T3# Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a left to the body. Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guy fails with the takedown and Mann counters with a right hand to the body. Mann misses the shot to the body. Mann slips under a jab. Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4# Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target. Light Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy misses with a straight left. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Mann takes one to the side of the head.
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Guy scores with the left hand. Mann knows he should have avoided that one. Mann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guy doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Guy looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Guy dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Guy misses with a straight left. Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mann misses the shot to the body. Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Light Guy is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Guy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Guy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Guy has an active guard here but Mann has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mann lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Ground and pound from Mann. Mann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Guy wants to get back to full guard. Guy manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mann landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# Guy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Guy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Guy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mann! Guy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Guy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. #REVR# Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mann is striking from the bottom but Guy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Guy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mann to regain full guard. Mann throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guy throwing strikes but missing. Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.#T4# Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Guy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guy has managed to get both his arms back between Mann's legs - danger averted. Guy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mann striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guy in side control lands a decent elbow. Guy working the ground and pound. 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 Light Guy 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# Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a nice body shot. Light Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Light Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A lazy left from Guy finds it's target. Guy throws a right and a left that both miss. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily. Guy with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A jab from Guy misses. #T1# Guy dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mann tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann. Mann misses with a body punch.
Mann misses with a body punch.
#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. Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Guy has Mann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
#T3# Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mann tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage. Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mann misses with a body punch.
Mann tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mann misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Light Mann. I think Guy 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Guy! |
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Event:
RAD 107
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away. Guy slips a straight right by Mann. Medium Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Mann throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it. Guy wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Guy throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease. Mann raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Mann throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily. Guy scores with a hook. Guy cracks Mann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy goes for a double leg but Mann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mann continues to drive forward. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Mann blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Guy stops a takedown attempt from Mann.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann. Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside. Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann. #BC# Guy breaks the clinch.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away. Guy throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mann missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Guy scores with a jab to the head.
#T4# Mann misses with a straight left. A big left from Guy misses. Mann with the counter takedown but Guy avoids it easily.#CL# Guy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy misses with some punches.
Mann lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mann prevents Guy from breaking the clinch. Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Guy 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# Guy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Mann, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Mann against the cage but Mann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Guy thuds his right hand into Mann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big right from Guy misses. Mann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut. Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mann on the side of the head. Guy thows a left - swing and a miss! Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Guy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##KD2# Mann feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Guy sprawling to the canvas! Guy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mann finish him?!
#ROC2#Guy is rocked! Mann misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely. Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mann on the wrong end of a nice hook. Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away. Mann is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab. Guy seems to have got his legs back now. Mann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice uppercut lands for Guy. That snapped Mann's head back.
Mann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jab, jab by Guy - just one landing. Guy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Mann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Mann is rocked! Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy scores with a counter punch that sends Mann to the canvas! Guy smells blood - he's punishing Mann with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mann has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medium Guy! |
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Event:
RAD 107
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Guy misses with a looping left. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big right from Guy misses. Mann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy misses with a body punch
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing. Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Guy misses with a body shot.
Guy lands a jab to the head.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Mann's head. Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch. Test Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Guy digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Guy misses with a hook. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy slips under a jab from Mann. 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 slips a jab from Guy.#T3# Mann misses with the combination.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Guy scores with a three punch combo!
Guy throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy scores with a shot to the body.
#T4# Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Mann loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch. An attempted straight right counter from Guy misses the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guy swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann slips a jab from Guy. Mann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mann might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guy has got the better of the exchanges. Guy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mann eats them both and turns towards Guy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Sloppy strikes from Guy. Those never looked like landing. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy misses with a wild body shot. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Test Guy is winning the standup battle so far. Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fighters circle momentarily. Mann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy connects with a body shot that sends Mann's belly button to the back. Mann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Guy's corner calls for a 1-2. Guy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Guy throws a right and a left that both miss. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Nice shot lands for Guy. Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy. Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy. Mann throws a hook but Guy blocks it. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. Mann is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Mann is looking to chop away at Guy's legs. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice cross by Guy. Guy scores with a body shot.
Mann throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it. Guy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around? Guy cracks Mann with a right hand to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy. Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Guy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one. Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy misses with the combination.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mann staying out of range there. Mann throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily. Mann staying out of range there.#T4# Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guy throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range. Mann takes one to the chin there. Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Mann does it's job there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy 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# Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Test Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Test Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guy missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mann eats them both and turns towards Guy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Guy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann takes a body punch but keeps moving. Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. Mann swings widly with a right hand
letting Guy counter with a right hand. #T1# Mann misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Guy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Guy throws a body shot but no joy. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mann throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it. Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A swing and a miss from Guy. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2##KD2# Mann cracks Guy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Guy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Mann finish him?
#ROC2#Guy is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guy throws a body shot but no joy. Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy blocks a jab. Guy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now. A jab from Guy finds it's way through Mann's defenses. Guy defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand. Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Guy out cold! What a finish! Mann is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Mann! |
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Event:
RAD 107
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Heavy Mann has been cut. Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude. Dude swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Mann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dude! Mann lets Dude back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.#CL# Dude clinches up with Mann and pushes him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Mann blocking some punches.
Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head. Dude misses with an elbow strike.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann tries to circle away but Dude has him pinned against the cage. A short left from Dude. Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Mann. Mann misses with a knee to the head. Dude blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude. #T2# Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann misses with the head strike.
Dude throws a head punch that misses. Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Mann throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Dude. Dude is looking to take this one to the mat. Dude lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dude misses with the head strike.
#T3# Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Mann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dude lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Dude. Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land. Dude makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# A short uppercut from Dude. Dude is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mann pulls him back up using the underhooks. Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Mann. Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Dude dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mann takes one to the side of the head.
#CL# Dude moves into the clinch. Mann lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude. Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dude in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann. Dude working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land. Mann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mann lands with a light punch inside. Dude lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Mann scores with a nice short uppercut. Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Dude. #T2# Dude lands a nice uppercut. Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land. Mann misses with a hook from the clinch. Dude misses with a short punch on the inside. Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Dude blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mann throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Dude misses with a hook from the clinch. Mann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dude backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann. Dude lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land. Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann. Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Heavy Dude will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Mann walks into a left hand. Heavy Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heavy Dude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mann looks to land a right hand but Dude moved out of range. Dude throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dude misses the shot to the body. Heavy Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dude lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dude throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dude jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well. Dude lands a jab to the head.
Dude moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Dude lands with a hook. Mann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dude misses with an uppercut. Dude missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dude tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range. #CL# Dude has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Mann tries to circle away but Dude has him pinned against the cage. Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dude blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude. Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
#T3# Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land. Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Dude. #T4# Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann takes a shot to the head. Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Heavy Dude showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dude 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Dude! |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dusan Petrovic! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Petrovic wants to clinch. Petrovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Snake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Petrovic Petrovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Petrovic looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1# Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily. Petrovic 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. Petrovic trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
#T2##SUB# Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Well, if Snake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #T3# Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Petrovic is still trying to improve position.#SUB2# Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake. Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Snake wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovic defends it well. Petrovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5##SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard. Snake postures up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2# Petrovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it. Petrovic gets back to full guard.
Petrovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Petrovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Petrovic keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8# Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well. Snake trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom. #T9# Snake pushing down on Petrovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake prevents Petrovic from improving his position.#SUB2# Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11# Petrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Petrovic is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control. Snake is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12# Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake. #T13##SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #SUB# Snake is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2# Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Petrovic has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! Snake takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
RAD 106
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy. Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Guy. Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. A big right from Guy misses. Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Guy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Mann slips under a jab. Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann jabs Guy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Guy throws a front kick aimed at Mann's knee but Mann avoids it well. Light Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mann under the eye.#T1# Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Guy misses. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Mann lands a nice shot to the body.
Mann lands a jab to Guy's midsection. Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Guy misses with an uppercut. Nice shot by Guy. Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot.#T2# Guy tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mann connects with a body shot. Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy misses with a looping left. Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.#CL# Guy clinches up with Mann and pushes him back against the cage. Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
#T3# Mann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Guy just leaning against Mann, taking a breather. Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy is looking to take this one to the mat. Mann lands a body punch. Mann tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann. Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mann tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Guy. Guy misses with a short punch on the inside. Guy scores with a nice hook to the head. Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mann backwards. Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Guy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Guy scores with a nice strike. Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guy lands with an overhand left. Guy throws a hook but Mann blocks it. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot. Mann works Guy's body with a nice hook. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Guy. Mann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guy rather than just go for the knockout. Guy misses with a left hand and Mann counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot.#CL# Guy moves into range and clinches up with Mann.#T1# Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A bit of stalling here from Guy.
Mann presses Guy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. A short right from Mann on the inside. Mann tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage. Nice body punch from Mann. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Light Guy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mann blocking some punches.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann presses Guy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mann digs a right hand into Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guy's gas tank. #T3# Guy prevents a body shot from Mann. Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Mann.
Guy throws a head punch that misses. Mann blocking some punches.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around? Mann tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Guy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards. Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Guy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Mann has double underhooks. Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards. Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow. Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guy tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Guy misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Guy dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Guy throws a jab when Mann was well out of range. Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Light Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Light Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Guy lands with a hook. Mann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Light Guy is winning the standup battle so far. Nice sprawl there from Guy as Mann shoots in. It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a right hand to the body. Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range. Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily. Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Guy fails with a takedown attempt. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Guy misses with a hook. Mann ducked under it nicely. Mann tries a quick counter leg kick but Guy is wise to it. Mann moves out of range of the strikes. Guy lands an overhand right. Guy scores with a nice strike. A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Guy. Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# Guy throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice side step and Mann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Guy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range. The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Guy blocks the body kick.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mann slips a jab from Guy. A countering left hand to the body from Mann misses. Mann scores with a hook to the body. Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Guy misses with a looping left.#CL# Guy rushes Mann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy prevents Mann from breaking the clinch. Mann misses with a punch to the body.
Mann tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #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. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Mann misses with a body punch.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy blocks a body shot from Mann. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Light Guy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Guy 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Guy! |
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Event:
RAD 106
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Mann tries to keep at a distance but Guy has taken the fight into the clinch. Guy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mann or not. Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head. Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy working aggressively here.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
#T1# Guy wants a takedown.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Guy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mann is defending well. Mann stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mann blocking some punches.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Guy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mann is defending well.#T2# Mann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Guy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mann.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land. Guy is working Mann over against the cage. Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy. Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Guy.
Mann lands with a short head shot on the inside. Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy lands a nice uppercut. Mann lands a hook to the side of the head. Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Guy can't get the takedown.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mann prevents it.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Medium Guy 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##CL# Guy has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Guy tries to pull guard but Mann forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mann working aggressively here.
Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy. A nice right hand lands inside from Guy. Mann misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Guy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy. Guy tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
#T1# Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Mann misses with a hook from the clinch. Guy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Mann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. Guy lands a hook to the side of the head. Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy. Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around? Mann throws a head punch that misses. Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3# Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mann misses with a short punch on the inside. Guy working aggressively here.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Guy throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land. #T4# Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards. Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt. Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head. #TD# Guy lands a takedown into guard.
Mann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mann throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mann striking off his back but it's not causing Guy any problems. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Guy dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Guy wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Medium Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Medium Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guy, as that shot connected.
Guy jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well. Guy tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy fails with a takedown attempt. Guy tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Guy as he connects with a hook. Guy works Mann's body with a nice hook. Guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.#T1# Mann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mann on the wrong end of a nice hook. Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head. Guy misses the jab. Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy misses with a head kick.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Guy. Guy misses with a hook
and Mann counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Guy misses. Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy wants to clinch. Nice defenses there by Mann.#T3##KD2# Mann lands a big uppercut and Guy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Guy looks OK. Mann waves Guy back to his feet!#ROC2#Guy is rocked!#TD# Guy feints and as Mann raises his hands in defense, Guy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guy wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guy seems to have got his legs back now. Guy preventing the sweep. #T4# Guy advances to half guard. Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann. Guy sitting in guard here, content to control. Mann can't keep his opponent in guard - Guy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Medium Guy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Guy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Guy! |
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Event:
RAD 106
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mann ducks under a wild hook from Dude. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dude dips to his left and cracks Mann with an uppercut! Dude misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dude misses with a hook. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dude throws a hook but Mann blocks it. Dude connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mann. Mann circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dude misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dude throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mann staying out of range there. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dude. Mann throws a low kick but Dude avoids it. Dude feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2# Mann sends Dude crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mann is motioning to the referee to let Dude up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dude is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut. The fighters circling - Dude throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dude misses with a straight right. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dude. Mann tries to counter with a clinch but Dude shakes him off and moves away.#TD# Dude closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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 throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dude working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2# Mann tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Mann misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB# Dude thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Dude has hold of Mann's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mann tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dude cranks the arm and Mann screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mann, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Heavy Dude! |
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Event:
RAD 106
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Guy misses with the combination.
A big right from Guy misses. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd cheers as Guy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mann doesn't seem phased though. Mann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Guy cracks Mann with a right hand to the side of the head. Guy scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy stuns Mann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Guy lands with a nice body punch. Guy scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy misses the shot to the body. Mann walks into a jab. Mann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Guy throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2# Guy moves out of range as Mann strikes. Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Test Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Guy swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy. Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guy with a body shot.#T3# Mann misses with a looping left. Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Guy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mann eats them both and turns towards Guy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Guy digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mann. Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Guy lands a lovely overhand right. Guy misses with a wild body shot. Mann feints a counter leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Guy misses the shot to the body. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guy misses with an uppercut. Guy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy 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# A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy lands a jab to the nose. Guy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot. Guy lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target. Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mann might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guy has got the better of the exchanges. Mann throws a leg kick and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Guy scores with a jab. A left and a right from Guy both land. Nice combination. Mann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mann misses with a two punch combination.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses. Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Guy takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses. Guy lands with a good body shot.#T2# Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guy. Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Guy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mann at a distance.
Guy looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Test Guy is winning the standup battle so far. Mann slips a jab from Guy. Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem. Mann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Mann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guy on the side of the head. Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?#T3# Guy throws a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target. Guy misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A combination from Guy does no damage. Guy jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well. Guy with a jab. Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Guy misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Guy lands a jab to Mann's midsection. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards. Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Guy. This has been an exciting period of action! Mann throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab. Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Guy dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Guy's corner calls for a 1-2. Guy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Test Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Test Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guy swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Guy connects with a body shot. Guy jabs at Mann's body. Mann moves away from the strike by Guy. Mann is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Mann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann blocks a jab. Guy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one. Guy swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Guy with a nice cross. Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mann. Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mann momentarily.
Mann staying out of range there. Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Guy takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Mann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mann looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely. Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# Guy looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range. Guy throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it. Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mann throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guy tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mann finds it's way round the side to connect with Guy's head. Mann avoids the body shot from Guy.
A left and a right from Guy both land. Nice combination. #T3# A lazy left from Guy finds it's target. Guy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mann back to the cage. Guy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range. Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mann. A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. Guy misses the shot to the body. Mann thinks about the counter body kick. Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mann throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.#T4# Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mann slips under a jab. Mann missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mann throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily. Guy throws a body shot but no joy. Mann throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand. Mann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut. Guy jabs Mann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Test Guy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Guy 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Guy! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1# Sam shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A jab from Sam finds it's way through Phillips's defenses. Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips scores with a leg kick.
Sam tries to clinch up. Phillips quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Sam misses with an uppercut. Phillips throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sam avoids it. Phillips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD# Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Phillips wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #SUB2# Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well. Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Phillips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Sam pushes a forearm under Phillips's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Phillips is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jetstream Sam! |
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