PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson has chosen Indian War Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Noonan
vs
Manson

150 cm
21
144 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

[MMABR]BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Boomerang! Costumes ($12 Fun Gear/30 Items)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheamus Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan works Manson's body with a nice hook.
Manson wants to clinch up but Noonan keeps it at a distance.
Manson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noonan if he has to take too many more of those.
Noonan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
Manson tries to score with a low kick but Noonan moves his leg out of the way.
Manson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noonan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan is looking to wear down Manson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noonan lands a body shot.
Manson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noonan staying out of range there.
Sheamus Noonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan moves out of range of the leg kick from Manson.
Noonan scores with a body shot.
Manson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noonan throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Noonan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noonan lands a nice looking body shot.
Noonan cracks Manson with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manson is looking to land body kicks.
Manson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan connects with a looping right hand.
Manson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noonan throws out a powerful jab.
Manson avoids the body shot from Noonan.
Noonan takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Noonan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson throws a wild body kick that Noonan sees coming a mile off.
Noonan scores with a shot to the body.
Manson looks gassed!
Noonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Manson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to de liver by Noonan. Beautiful body shot.
Manson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noonan is out of range and Manson settles back down.
Manson wants to slow Noonan down by chopping away at his legs.
Noonan clobbers Manson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noonan lands a nice hook to Manson's body. Manson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noonan tests Manson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noonan lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson motions for Noonan to come forward. Manson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
Noonan lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan thuds a left hand into Manson's body.
Manson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noonan.
Noonan lands a nice shot that snaps Manson's head back.
Noonan scores with a decent looking hook.
Charles Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Noonan does it's job there.
Noonan scores with a jab to the head.
Noonan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noonan lands a nice hook to Manson's body. Manson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noonan scores with the left hand. Manson knows he should have avoided that one.
Noonan stuns Manson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noonan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noonan connects with the punch.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noonan connects with a right hand. Manson shakes it off.
Noonan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson tries a low kick but Noonan avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Noonan.
A cross from Noonan lands.
Noonan thuds a left hand into Manson's body.
Noonan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Noonan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Noonan thows a huge punch but Manson dodges it nicely.
Noonan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manson taking some punishment here, with Noonan in his half guard.
Noonan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Noonan.
Noonan won't allow Manson to sweep him here.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan works over Manson with some ground and pound from guard.
Noonan throws a big right hand that misses.
Noonan works over Manson with some ground and pound from guard.
Noonan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noonan stands up over Manson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noonan throws a strike but Manson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noonan has a closed guard, preventing Manson from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noonan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Noonan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Noonan.
Noonan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manson, right into the meat.
A jab from Noonan misses.
Noonan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Noonan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Noonan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Noonan.

Manson bucks Noonan off and manages to get back to his feet!
Noonan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noonan throws a good cross that connects.
Noonan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Noonan.
Noonan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noonan will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan blocks a leg kick.
Manson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Noonan misses.
Manson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noonan to score with a decent uppercut.
Noonan lands with a shot to the body.
Noonan lands a nice shot that snaps Manson's head back.
Manson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noonan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manson misses with a leg kick.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noonan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noonan connects with a crisp jab.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Noonan connects with a right hand. Manson shakes it off.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson walks into a stiff left hand from Noonan.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noonan scores with a jab. Manson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noonan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noonan lands a glancing blow to the side of Manson's head.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noonan avoids the head kick by Manson.
Noonan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Noonan misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noonan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noonan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manson takes one to the side of the head.
Manson throws a leg kick but Noonan moved away.
Noonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?
Noonan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Noonan scores with a four punch combination!
Noonan missing with a left hand there. Manson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manson is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Noonan lands.
Noonan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Noonan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noonan.
Noonan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Manson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noonan.
Manson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noonan works over Manson's head and body with a nice combination.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Noonan lands a jab to the head.
Manson wants to slow Noonan down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Noonan.
Noonan punishes Manson's body with a nice straight punch.
Noonan connects with a right hand. Manson shakes it off.

Noonan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Noonan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noonan working some strikes from top position.
Noonan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noonan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Noonan slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noonan throws and elbow that misses. Manson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noonan's guard. Nice move by Manson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Noonan, not yet.
Noonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manson's guard.
Noonan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manson's head.
Noonan throwing strikes but missing.
Noonan throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Noonan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Noonan stuns Manson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Noonan lands with a shot to the body.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Noonan jabs at Manson's body.
Noonan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan scores with a decent looking hook.
Manson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noonan punishes Manson's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson throws and low kick but Noonan moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Noonan.

Noonan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noonan misses with the ground and pound.
Noonan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noonan working the body and head with strikes.
Noonan scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Noonan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Noonan looks up at the clock and then as Manson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Noonan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Noonan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Noonan throws a strike aimed at the side of Manson's head but Manson avoids it well.
Noonan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Noonan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Noonan working the body and head with strikes.
Noonan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Manson some visible discomfort.
Manson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Noonan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Manson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Noonan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Noonan 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.
Noonan scoring with punches from side control.
Noonan throws an elbow but Manson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sheamus Noonan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
Noonan working the head with strikes.
Noonan working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noonan working the ground and pound.
Noonan landing strikes.
Noonan 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan advances to mount.
Manson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Noonan cracks Manson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Noonan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Noonan landing punches.
Noonan landing strikes from the mount and Manson is in trouble!

Manson is rocked!
Manson blocking the ground and pound.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Noonan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan unloads with some shots from mount but Manson bucks and avoids them well.
Noonan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manson's face.
Noonan cracks Manson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Manson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manson tries to hold on but Noonan pushes him away.
Noonan lands a heavy elbow.
Noonan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manson's face.
Manson is still in real trouble! Can Noonan finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noonan landing punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Noonan lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Noonan clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Noonan throws a good cross that connects.
Manson seems to have recovered his senses.
Noonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Noonan lands a right hook to the body.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Noonan thuds a left hand into Manson's body.
Noonan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Manson.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Noonan missing with a left hand there. Manson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noonan throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noonan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noonan lands with a good body shot.
Sheamus Noonan is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noonan digs a good hook to Manson's body.
Manson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noonan. That did some damage!
Noonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manson thumps Noonan with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Noonan.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Noonan cracks Manson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Noonan swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Manson avoids the body shot from Noonan.
Noonan connects with a body shot.
Noonan jabs at Manson's body.
Manson misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Noonan blocks the low kick.
Noonan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Noonan throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson is looking to slow Noonan down with leg kicks.
Noonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
Manson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Noonan lands a glancing blow to the side of Manson's head.
A left lands for Noonan.
Noonan shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson moves forwards but Noonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Manson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noonan lands with a good body shot.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Noonan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noonan lands a right hook to the body.
Manson avoids the body shot from Noonan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noonan, as that shot connected.
Noonan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manson doesn't seem bothered though.
Noonan swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Manson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noonan throws a good cross that connects.
Manson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Noonan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Manson throws a leg kick but Noonan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noonan.
Noonan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manson lands a nice looking body kick.
Noonan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Noonan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manson slips a jab from Noonan.
Noonan checks a low kick from Manson.
Noonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson throws a low kick but Noonan avoids it.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Noonan 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.
A shot to de liver by Noonan. Beautiful body shot.
Noonan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noonan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Noonan - just one landing.
Noonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
Manson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Manson.
Noonan checks the leg kick.
Manson moves forwards but Noonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noonan throws out a powerful jab.
Manson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noonan lands a jab to Manson's midsection.
Noonan digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.
Noonan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noonan moves out of range as Manson strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noonan.
Noonan tests Manson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Noonan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Manson controlling the position well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noonan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Noonan had his way with Charles Manson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Noonan.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noonan throws a shot to the body.
Noonan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noonan.
Noonan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Noonan scores with a takedown into Manson's guard.
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noonan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noonan postures up in Manson's guard and throws a big left but Manson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noonan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noonan throwing strikes but missing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noonan scores with a shot to the body.
Manson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noonan.
Manson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manson takes one to the side of the head.
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Manson misses.
Noonan misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming.
Manson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noonan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noonan lands an overhand right.
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson is looking to chop away at Noonan's legs.
Manson tries to clinch but Noonan is having none of it.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noonan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Manson throws a head kick but Noonan moves out of range.
Noonan scores with a jab.
Manson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noonan jabs at Manson's body.
Noonan throws a jab but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson is looking to slow Noonan down with leg kicks.
Noonan scores with a hook.
Noonan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Noonan throws a shot to the body.

Noonan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan won't allow Manson to get back to his feet.
Noonan scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noonan is looking to work some ground and pound but Manson has wrist control.
Noonan cracks Manson with a solid left hand.
Noonan is in close to Manson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manson keeping full guard, as Noonan tries to pass.
Noonan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noonan postures up in Manson's guard and throws a big left but Manson blocks it.
Noonan postures up and lands a big shot to Manson's brow.
Noonan landing with the ground and pound.
Manson trying to keep a closed guard but Noonan is proving a slippery customer.
Noonan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson is looking to stand up but Noonan isn't so interested in that idea.
Noonan throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheamus Noonan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noonan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheamus Noonan!
Sheamus Noonan is the new featherweight champion!