PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Longmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

MacManus
vs
Longmire

178 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Longmire!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacManus clinches up with Longmire and pushes him back against the cage.
Longmire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacManus blocks an uppercut.
Longmire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longmire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longmire throws an overhand right that lands on MacManus's shoulder, as MacManus tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longmire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Longmire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longmire misses with a right hand

and MacManus moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longmire.
Nice body punch from Longmire - that landed with a thud.
MacManus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Longmire lands an uppercut.

MacManus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Longmire regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus landing some decent shots from guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Longmire keeps moving.
Longmire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire wants to get back to his feet but MacManus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacManus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longmire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacManus is controlling him.

Longmire has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacManus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Longmire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacManus.
Longmire misses with some punches.
Longmire cracks MacManus with a nice body shot.

MacManus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Longmire tries to escape but MacManus is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus slows the pace down.
Longmire wants to get back to his feet but MacManus is dominant here and he's now got Longmire's back!
MacManus scores with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Longmire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Longmire covers up after that shot from MacManus.
MacManus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Longmire is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get MacManus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Longmire is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire is trapped and MacManus is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longmire trying to get back to his feet but MacManus is in full control for now.
MacManus punches Longmire on the ear.
Longmire trying to get back to his feet but MacManus is in full control for now.
MacManus loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Longmire hold on?
Longmire trying to get back to his feet but MacManus is in full control for now.
Longmire is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
MacManus has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Longmire.
Longmire is trapped and MacManus is scoring with shots to the head and body.
MacManus is riding his opponent, not letting Longmire buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longmire trying to get back to his feet but MacManus is in full control for now.
MacManus is riding his opponent, not letting Longmire buck him off.
MacManus has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Longmire.
Longmire wants to get back to his feet.
MacManus looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Longmire showing good submission defense here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from MacManus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacManus dominated that round.
That's time! MacManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Longmire throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longmire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
Longmire has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacManus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
MacManus moves out of range as Longmire strikes.
MacManus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Longmire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacManus.
Longmire scores with a hook.
Jake Longmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Longmire misses the target.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longmire throws out the jab.
Longmire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longmire misses with a double jab.
MacManus is looking for a counter combo.
Longmire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longmire.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus goes for a double leg but Longmire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Longmire continues to drive forward.
MacManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longmire misses with a wild body shot.
Longmire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacManus has time to react.
Longmire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacManus duly obliges.
Longmire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacManus misses with the combination.
MacManus scores with a leg kick.

MacManus rushes Longmire and presses him up against the cage.
Longmire throws a head punch that misses.
Longmire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

MacManus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacManus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacManus holds on and takes a little breather.
MacManus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Longmire wants to stand but MacManus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longmire being controlled here momentarily.
Longmire tries to stand but MacManus is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacManus 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire wants to get back to his feet but MacManus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacManus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacManus stands and throws Longmire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacManus lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus advances to full mount.
MacManus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longmire is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
MacManus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longmire can do to turn this around?
MacManus wants to control the pace but Longmire is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Longmire wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
MacManus controlling from mount.

MacManus has control of Longmire's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Longmire regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacManus lands a big shot there that rocks Longmire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longmire is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
MacManus looking to finish Longmire with some ground and pound. This is bad for Longmire!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longmire is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action.
MacManus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacManus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

MacManus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Longmire is looking to escape.
MacManus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longmire is trying to escape back to his feet but MacManus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
MacManus lands a decent elbow from side control.
MacManus is working Longmire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Longmire wants to get back to his feet but MacManus is dominant here and he's now got Longmire's back!
Longmire trying to get back to his feet but MacManus is in full control for now.

Longmire is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
Longmire misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
Jake Longmire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longmire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.

MacManus forces Longmire back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

MacManus breaks from the clinch.

Longmire tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.

MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus slips under a jab.
Longmire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longmire.
Longmire throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
Longmire throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
Longmire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
MacManus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longmire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longmire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacManus.
MacManus feinted with a counter takedown.
Longmire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Longmire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Longmire.

MacManus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacManus is standing up over Longmire. Longmire looks to escape but MacManus dives into side control.
Longmire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Longmire is not content to let MacManus control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longmire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Longmire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, MacManus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Longmire is working to avoid the ground and pound but MacManus connects with a decent elbow.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Longmire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacManus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Longmire's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacManus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Longmire!
Longmire wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus with the ground and pound from mount.
Longmire is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
MacManus controlling from the full mount.
MacManus landing strikes from the mount.
MacManus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Longmire is rocked!
MacManus controlling from the full mount.
Longmire is still in real trouble! Can MacManus finish him?
Longmire is in a horrible position here. MacManus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
MacManus tries to control but Longmire wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus controlling his opponent.
Longmire seems to have recovered his senses.
MacManus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Longmire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
MacManus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MacManus content just to control the position here.
MacManus postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Longmire badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of MacManus around the waist but MacManus pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! MacManus is the winner by TKO! MacManus jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacManus!