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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanch Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor MacManus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spanch Bob!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacManus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bob keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Bob looking to control.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
MacManus won't allow Bob to sweep him here.
Bob controlling MacManus's posture.
MacManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bob holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spanch Bob wasn't active enough on the ground.
MacManus darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
MacManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus has Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacManus jumps into guard, dragging Bob to the mat.
Bob is pushing down on MacManus's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacManus is fighting to maintain full guard but Bob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bob trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bob is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bob stays in close to MacManus's body and controls the position.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
MacManus seems keen to control Bob's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to sweep but instead, Bob has passed into half guard.
MacManus is holding on to half guard well.
Bob is working for a submission of some sort.
Bob is keen to just control but MacManus is a slippery customer.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob is keen to just control but MacManus is a slippery customer.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob wants to pass the guard but MacManus is defending well.
Bob prevents MacManus from improving his position.
MacManus trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacManus seems to be looking for submissions.
MacManus trying to control the pace.
Bob taking some punishment here, with MacManus in his half guard.
MacManus trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacManus is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacManus to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob tries for a takedown but MacManus circles away easily
and MacManus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacManus.
MacManus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
MacManus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor MacManus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bob's knee momentarily.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanch Bob.
A punch combination from MacManus misses.
Spanch Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob tries for a takedown but MacManus circles away easily
and MacManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
Bob controls MacManus momentarily but MacManus frees himself.
MacManus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bob is on top in guard.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob prevents MacManus from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
MacManus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
Bob tries for a takedown but MacManus circles away easily
and MacManus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bob keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus throws an elbow that misses. Bob uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacManus's guard. Nice move by Bob!
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus has Bob pulled in close to control his posture.
Bob postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Connor MacManus.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and MacManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bob can't fight it off and eventually MacManus manages to take the fight to the floor. Bob looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bob is trying to keep MacManus in close.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob misses with a takedown
so MacManus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacManus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Bob pulls MacManus in close to his closed guard and prevents MacManus from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacManus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor MacManus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacManus gets a clinch.
Bob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob goes for a takedown attempt but MacManus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanch Bob.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Bob.
MacManus jumps guard.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacManus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bob escapes and throws MacManus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MacManus is looking to regain half guard here but Bob keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacManus keeps working.
MacManus wants to control but Bob postures up.
MacManus tries to buck Bob off but Bob is having none of it.
Bob controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to control but MacManus is keeping him busy.
Bob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacManus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spanch Bob.
Bob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacManus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bob's guard now.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob is pulling down on MacManus's head. It's preventing any offense from MacManus, at least for the moment.
Bob is trying to keep MacManus in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
MacManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bob gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bob sprawls well initially but MacManus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacManus wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to control the position but MacManus postures up.
MacManus trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Connor MacManus.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacManus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacManus.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but Bob defending well.
Bob is looking to control MacManus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted?
Bob regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus passes into half guard.
MacManus works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacManus trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Bob gets full guard.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacManus trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Bob has control of MacManus's left arm, preventing MacManus from doing any damage.
Bob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Connor MacManus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MacManus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bob's guard.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
MacManus stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
Bob is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bob misses with a takedown
and MacManus counters by clinching up.
Bob is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Bob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus had his way with Spanch Bob in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus moves into the clinch.
Bob stops a takedown attempt from MacManus.
Bob is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacManus pulls guard.
MacManus 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 working for a triangle but Bob defends it easily.
Bob slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacManus has his hands on Bob's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bob showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bob fails with the takedown
and MacManus counters with a single leg into guard. Bob didn't expect that.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanch Bob.
MacManus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
MacManus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacManus stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Bob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacManus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Connor MacManus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacManus moves into the clinch.
Bob is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bob passes MacManus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
MacManus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bob controlling from mount.
MacManus wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
Connor MacManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
Bob wants to take MacManus's back but he can't do it this time.
MacManus tries to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
Bob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bob wants to control the pace but MacManus is squirming around nicely.
Spanch Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacManus, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus retains his bantamweight title!
Connor MacManus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dawg Pound Elite Supplements (closeout prices) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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