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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Wittman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Wittman pushes him off.
McManus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McManus showed some decent athleticism there.
McManus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wittman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wittman managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wittman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McManus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wittman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus blocking the ground and pound.
Wittman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Wittman.
Wittman controlling his opponent.
Wittman throws a sloppy strike and McManus uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and McManus has ended up in Wittman's guard.
Wittman pulls McManus in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittman has his feet on McManus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wittman throws a leg kick that misses.
McManus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McManus shoots in looking for a takedown. Wittman tries to sprawl out of it but McManus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wittman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McManus is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittman closes the distance looking to clinch
and McManus counters with a right hand to the body.
Wittman gets the takedown into side control.
Wittman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wittman decides to stand back up.
Wittman gets a takedown into half guard.
McManus tries to get to full guard but Wittman has control of the leg.
Wittman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittman prevents McManus from standing back up.
Wittman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McManus keeps working.
McManus is trying to stand.
Wittman wants to free his trapped foot but McManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wittman is looking to take a break and control but McManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McManus is looking for a sweep. Wittman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McManus connects with a high kick.
Wittman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wittman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wittman avoids the head kick by McManus.
McManus throws a series of strikes that have Wittman backpedaling.
McManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wittman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McManus's guard.
McManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wittman stands up and waves to McManus to follow him.
Wittman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wittman is breathing heavily.
Wittman prevents McManus from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McManus keeps working.
McManus can't do much from the bottom here.
McManus is looking for a sweep.
McManus wants to get back to his feet but Wittman drags him back down.
Wittman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McManus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wittman is thwarting McManus's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wittman forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
Wittman wants the takedown. McManus is fighting it off but Wittman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McManus's guard against the cage.
McManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wittman.
Wittman tries to free his leg and advance position but McManus is retaining full guard.
Wittman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittman pushes down on McManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wittman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wittman is looking to advance position but McManus won't allow it.
Wittman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wittman stands up and beckons McManus to join him on the feet.
Wittman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McManus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for McManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McManus tries for a takedown but Wittman circles away easily
and Wittman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McManus's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wittman stands up from McManus's guard - Wittman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wittman throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wittman 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! This is the final round!
Wittman throws a leg kick
and McManus counters with a single leg into guard. Wittman didn't expect that.
Wittman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McManus!
McManus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wittman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McManus keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wittman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wittman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus is trying to get back to full guard.
Wittman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wittman trying to control from half guard but McManus is working away.
Wittman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wittman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McManus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McManus misses with a takedown
and Wittman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wittman preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus trying to strike off his back.
McManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wittman.
McManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McManus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McManus trying to mount his opponent but Wittman defends it.
Wittman trying to control here.
Wittman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McManus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McManus's back!
Wittman tries to keep control of the position but McManus is staying busy.
Wittman controls the position.
McManus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wittman trying to control.
Wittman looking for the RNC.
McManus holding both Wittman 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McManus's body.
Wittman looking to break McManus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McManus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wittman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wittman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
John McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wittman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Wittman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wittman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Wittman!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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