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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tanya Tagaq - Uja. Issumatar Tariaksuq could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Connor MacManus's chin.
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142 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Tariaksuq lands.
MacManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tariaksuq.
MacManus clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Tariaksuq fails to land.
Tariaksuq lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow.
Tariaksuq scores with a shoulder strike.
MacManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tariaksuq misses with a punch on the inside.
MacManus jumps guard but Tariaksuq turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tariaksuq tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Tariaksuq misses.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
Tariaksuq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Tariaksuq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by MacManus.
Decent striking displayed by Tariaksuq there.
Nice takedown defense from Tariaksuq. No joy for MacManus on that attempt.
It looked like Tariaksuq was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacManus.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tariaksuq throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus throws a combination that misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq checks a low kick from MacManus.
Tariaksuq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tariaksuq is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tariaksuq swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tariaksuq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacManus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Tariaksuq tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tariaksuq stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq blocks a head kick by MacManus.
MacManus throws a sloppy head kick and Tariaksuq moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacManus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tariaksuq misses the target.
MacManus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tariaksuq is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tariaksuq throws a big shot that misses.
Tariaksuq is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacManus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tariaksuq throws a looping overhand right but MacManus ducks down to avoid it.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tariaksuq scores with a sloppy right hand. MacManus should have avoided that one.
MacManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tariaksuq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Tariaksuq is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Tariaksuq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tariaksuq lands a really nice looking cross but MacManus seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Tariaksuq.
MacManus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Tariaksuq misses the target.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tariaksuq lands a head kick!
It looks like Connor MacManus has been cut.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacManus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tariaksuq dodges the punch combination from MacManus.
Tariaksuq connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus misses with a hook.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tariaksuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tariaksuq.
MacManus feints the counter takedown.
Tariaksuq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
Tariaksuq throws an off balance right hand
and MacManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tariaksuq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tariaksuq slaps away a takedown attempt from MacManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tariaksuq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
MacManus ducks under a wild hook from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands a right hook to the body.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tariaksuq counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tariaksuq fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tariaksuq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
Tariaksuq lands a head shot.
MacManus thows a leg kick but Tariaksuq checks it
and MacManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus throws a leg kick
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice uppercut.
MacManus blocks a jab.
Tariaksuq fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Tariaksuq is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
MacManus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tariaksuq finds it's way round the side to connect with MacManus's head.
Tariaksuq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tariaksuq throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus throws a body punch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
MacManus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq digs a good body shot into MacManus's ribs.
Tariaksuq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tariaksuq takes a swing at MacManus's ribcage but misses.
Tariaksuq connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tariaksuq circles away.
Tariaksuq was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to clinch up but Tariaksuq circles away and keeps his distance.
MacManus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
MacManus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tariaksuq defends well and MacManus ends up having to push Tariaksuq into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tariaksuq rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus throws a series of punches but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Tariaksuq is looking to counter punch.
Tariaksuq throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus feints a counter leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
Tariaksuq loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
MacManus shoots in but no luck this time.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to move into range but Tariaksuq moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus shoots in and drives through. Tariaksuq sprawls well.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tariaksuq.
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tariaksuq.
MacManus defending well as Tariaksuq loads up on a big left hand.
MacManus thinks about the counter body kick.
Tariaksuq tests MacManus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus forces Tariaksuq back against the cage and clinches.
MacManus blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq misses with an elbow over the top.
Tariaksuq lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike.
Tariaksuq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tariaksuq misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tariaksuq just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacManus's brow.
MacManus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tariaksuq walks away with a smile on his face. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacManus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tariaksuq on his heels. He'll look to pass Tariaksuq's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment.
Tariaksuq looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tariaksuq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tariaksuq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tariaksuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq scores with a nice strike.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
MacManus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacManus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tariaksuq's head.
Still in half guard, MacManus seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq wants to control but MacManus is keeping busy.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tariaksuq trying to hold on to MacManus's head to control him but MacManus postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if MacManus 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.
Tariaksuq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tariaksuq tries to get out of the position.
Tariaksuq preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tariaksuq is trying to stand back up but MacManus is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tariaksuq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tariaksuq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus staying out of range there.
MacManus misses with a body shot
and MacManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to clinch.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
MacManus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tariaksuq throws an overhand right that lands on MacManus's shoulder, as MacManus tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacManus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tariaksuq scrambles back to his feet.
Tariaksuq scores with a jab.
Tariaksuq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq sets himself, and MacManus steps forward looking for the clinch! Tariaksuq avoids it this time.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing blow to the side of MacManus's head.
Tariaksuq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tariaksuq circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus shoots in and drives through. Tariaksuq sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq moves out of range of the body kick.
Tariaksuq looks to throw the jab but MacManus is out of range.
MacManus misses with a looping right.
Tariaksuq jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tariaksuq blocks the body kick.
MacManus shoots in but Tariaksuq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacManus tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacManus wants to clinch
letting Tariaksuq counter with a right hand.
Tariaksuq throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq's corner calls for a 1-2. Tariaksuq obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacManus misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Tariaksuq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
MacManus lands 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!
MacManus fails with the takedown
and Tariaksuq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacManus misses with a looping right.
MacManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacManus slips under a jab.
Tariaksuq punishes MacManus's body with a nice straight punch.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tariaksuq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tariaksuq fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tariaksuq stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issumatar Tariaksuq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tariaksuq, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq!
An out of breath Issumatar Tariaksuq thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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