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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touchin Bungholz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bungholz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
Bungholz pushes off an throws an elbow but MacManus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bungholz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bungholz drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacManus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacManus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacManus!
MacManus takes a little break here. Bungholz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bungholz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bungholz is working for a submission of some sort.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacManus sees it coming and defends easily.
Bungholz is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has MacManus in his guard.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Bungholz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz has hold of MacManus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacManus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bungholz has control of MacManus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacManus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bungholz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacManus is surviving well by controlling Bungholz's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bungholz goes for an armbar but MacManus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus working some strikes from top position.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bungholz has wrist control.
Bungholz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacManus trying to hold on to Bungholz's head to control him but Bungholz postures up.
Bungholz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz seems to be working for a kimura but MacManus defends the submission attempt.
Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bungholz is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Bungholz is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touchin Bungholz dominated that round.
That's time! Bungholz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus slips under a jab.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Bungholz pushes him off.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bungholz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Bungholz circles away.
MacManus pushes Bungholz up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
Bungholz wants the takedown. MacManus is fighting it off but Bungholz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MacManus's guard against the cage.
MacManus controlling the position.
Bungholz forces his way into half guard.
Bungholz seems to be working for a kimura but MacManus defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacManus sees it coming and defends easily.
Bungholz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bungholz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed MacManus to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacManus holds on and takes a little breather.
Bungholz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has MacManus in his guard.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bungholz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bungholz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacManus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacManus!
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bungholz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
MacManus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bungholz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacManus manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Bungholz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacManus is pushing down on Bungholz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bungholz is fighting to maintain full guard but MacManus has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungholz is pressing down on MacManus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Touchin Bungholz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus passes Bungholz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bungholz blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacManus.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Bungholz won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bungholz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor MacManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacManus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bungholz did well to prevent MacManus getting side control.
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bungholz defending well though.
Nice strikes from MacManus there.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Bungholz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacManus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacManus wants to take a breather but Bungholz is having none of it.
Bungholz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bungholz keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bungholz keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
Bungholz trying to keep a closed guard but MacManus is proving a slippery customer.
MacManus advances to half guard.
Bungholz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacManus tries to pass to full mount but Bungholz defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control. Bungholz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Bungholz won't allow it.
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bungholz defending well though.
Bungholz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacManus.
Bungholz looking for a guillotine here but MacManus defends easily.
Bungholz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacManus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pulls Bungholz in close to prevent any damage.
Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has MacManus in his guard.
Bungholz has momentary wrist control but MacManus slips an elbow through the middle.
MacManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bungholz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacManus has managed to get both his arms back between Bungholz's legs - danger averted.
Bungholz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Bungholz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bungholz is keeping the position for now.
MacManus preventing the sweep.
Bungholz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bungholz wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bungholz's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus passes Bungholz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bungholz trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus wins by majority decision!
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