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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Asche zu Asche. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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135 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heath to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heath looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heath got a little sloppy there for a moment and McManus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heath has managed to get both his arms back between McManus's legs - danger averted.
McManus wants to get back to his feet but Heath is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McManus tries to strike from the bottom.
McManus being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus striking off his back but it's not causing Heath any problems.
McManus keeping full guard, as Heath tries to pass.
Heath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heath showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McManus wants to sweep but no luck.
Heath controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heath trying to control but McManus is working from the bottom.
McManus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heath wants to control from the top but McManus keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McManus is pulling down on Heath's head to control his posture.
McManus is looking to stand up but Heath isn't so interested in that idea.
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Uriah Heath just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Heath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heath drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McManus trying to keep a closed guard but Heath is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McManus wants to stand and escape but Heath is having none of it.
Heath sitting in guard here, content to control.
McManus has his foot on Heath's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heath works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath sitting in guard here, content to control.
McManus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heath defends well.
McManus looks gassed!
Heath showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heath passes into half guard.
Heath performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McManus looking for submissions off his back.
Heath trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McManus is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heath in particular looking to stall.
McManus tries to get to full guard but Heath has control of the leg.
McManus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Heath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heath closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McManus to the mat! McManus manages to get full guard.
Heath 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.
McManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Heath advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heath is trying to control. McManus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heath controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Uriah Heath just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McManus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McManus looking for a sweep. Not yet McManus, not yet.
Heath controlling from the top position.
Heath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heath showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McManus keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heath scores a takedown into full mount!
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Heath looking to control and managing it successfully.
McManus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McManus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heath takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McManus is desperately trying to improve his position but Heath has a good base and remains in mount.
McManus is breathing heavily.
Heath sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heath working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heath trying to control but McManus is having none of it.
McManus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heath controlling from the full mount.
McManus tries to lock up and control but Heath gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McManus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heath trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heath takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heath is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McManus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Heath prevents McManus from getting the reversal.
McManus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heath looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heath has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Heath dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Heath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McManus as he avoids it easily.
Heath shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Heath controlling from mount.
McManus stops Heath from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McManus is trying to escape the mount.
Heath looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Uriah Heath just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Heath scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heath content just to control the position here.
McManus tries to hold on but Heath postures up.
McManus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heath kicks McManus off and gets to his feet.
Heath throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
Heath misses with a takedown attempt - McManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath shoots in but McManus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McManus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McManus working for a triangle but Heath defends it easily.
Heath is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heath advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus is looking to regain half guard here but Heath keeps moving and retains side control.
Heath content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Heath wants to lay and pray for a moment but McManus keeps working.
McManus is trying to control Heath's posture but Heath avoids it.
McManus seems a little lost for a moment, as Heath dominates the positioning.
Heath tries for a kimura but McManus is defending well.
McManus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heath off and has taken his back!
That's four 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.
Heath tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Heath tries to hold on but McManus postures up.
McManus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McManus landing punches.
Heath tries to hold on but McManus postures up.
John McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uriah Heath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uriah Heath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McManus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Heath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heath, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Heath!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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