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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor MacManus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tap Out!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a hook.
MacManus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Out. No joy for MacManus on that attempt.
MacManus forces Out back against the cage and clinches.
Out keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacManus's efforts to push away.
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Out.
MacManus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacManus has hold of one of Out's legs. Out is fighting the takedown attempt but MacManus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Out pulls MacManus in close to prevent any damage.
Out's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Out keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacManus stopping the sweep attempt from Out.
MacManus 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor MacManus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MacManus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Out. No joy for MacManus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Out manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Out gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
MacManus lands a glancing blow to the side of Out's head.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
MacManus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Out sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacManus somewhat.
Jab by MacManus.
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Out circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus shoots for a double leg takedown but Out sprawls well. He's pushed MacManus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacManus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Out.
Out stuffs the takedown attempt from MacManus. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet.
MacManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Out counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacManus won't be happy with that.
MacManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Out will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacManus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Out counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacManus won't be happy with that.
MacManus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Out tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Out defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus wants to take a breather but Out is having none of it.
Out moves into full guard.
Out manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus holds on, trying desperately to control.
MacManus is trying desperately to improve position.
Tap Out has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Out.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Out gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacManus is desperately trying to improve his position but Out has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Out tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Out cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Out postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. MacManus looks a forlorn figure.
Out looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Out gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tap Out showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Out in a clinch.
MacManus jumps guard and drags Out to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacManus wants to stand but Out is controlling the position.
MacManus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Connor MacManus just wasn't active enough.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than MacManus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Out is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action.
Out is looking to get to half guard.
MacManus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacManus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MacManus controlling from mount.
MacManus working for a guillotine from mount but Out is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to control but MacManus is having none of it.
MacManus breaks from Out's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacManus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Out is trying to reverse the position but instead MacManus has taken his back - oops!
Out tries to escape but MacManus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacManus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out is trying to break free.
MacManus looking to break Out's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Out remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacManus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Out looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from MacManus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
MacManus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Out knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Out for a finish.
Out tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Out is looking to escape.
Out tries to hold on but MacManus pushes him away.
Out is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Out is refusing to be controlled, as MacManus sits in half guard.
Out tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus is keen to just control but Out is a slippery customer.
Out taking some punishment here, with MacManus in his half guard.
Out is doing well to control the position and prevent MacManus from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Out works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Out swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Out moves out of range of the body kick from MacManus.
MacManus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Out is fending him off so far but MacManus persists. Nope, Out circles away and we're back to standing.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
MacManus wants to clinch
and Out counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacManus's guard now.
Out throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacManus wants to stand up but Out is controlling him.
We're going to have a standup here because Connor MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Out shoots in looking for a takedown but MacManus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Out's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacManus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Out counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus wants to improve his position but instead Out has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Out.
Out prevents MacManus from improving his position.
MacManus has his hands clasped together around Out's back. He's all about the action.
MacManus wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor MacManus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacManus tries to clinch but Out is having none of it.
Out shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacManus pinned against the cage. MacManus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Out blocks a low kick nicely.
MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacManus throws a chopping leg kick but Out manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacManus shoots in and drives through. Out sprawls well.
MacManus shoots in for a double leg but Out sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacManus misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tap Out will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
MacManus wants to clinch.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
MacManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Out swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacManus defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Out manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Out just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
MacManus has control of Out's left arm, preventing Out from doing any damage.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Connor MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacManus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Out circles away.
Out shoots for a takedown but MacManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Out swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus tries to clinch but Out moves away
and Out counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacManus keeping control of the position.
Out trying to control from half guard but MacManus is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Out looks for a takedown but MacManus sprawls well.
MacManus with a poor takedown
and Out counters with a shoot takedown. MacManus fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacManus is looking to sweep but instead, Out has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tap Out.
I think Out has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
Connor MacManus retains his bantamweight title!
Connor MacManus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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