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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 3 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meogy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meogy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Meogy looking for a guillotine from mount but MacManus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meogy wants to take MacManus's back here but MacManus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Meogy avoids the attempt from MacManus to control.
Meogy prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
MacManus wants to hold on but Meogy pushes him away.
Meogy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacManus turns into him and now he's in Meogy's guard.
Meogy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meogy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Meogy keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meogy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy pulls MacManus in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
MacManus gets caught napping as Meogy dives in and scores a takedown. MacManus manages to retain guard.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacManus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meogy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meogy is fighting to break MacManus's control of his arms but MacManus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor MacManus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacManus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy actively working from the bottom here.
MacManus trying to control from Meogy's half guard. Meogy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meogy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Meogy has his foot on MacManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacManus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Meogy is retaining full guard.
MacManus stopping the sweep attempt from Meogy.
MacManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meogy trying to control the position.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meogy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Meogy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meogy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacManus did well to prevent Meogy getting side control.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but MacManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meogy to get the leverage.
Meogy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacManus sees it coming and defends easily.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but MacManus is defending well.
Meogy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meogy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Meogy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacManus turns into him and now he's in Meogy's guard.
Meogy keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Meogy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
MacManus is wriggling around but Meogy manages to pass to half guard.
Meogy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacManus is just riding it out for now. Meogy eventually gives up the hold.
Meogy wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Meogy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meogy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meogy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacManus is on top in guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy has his hands on MacManus's head, controlling the position.
MacManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus postures up in Meogy's guard and throws a big left but Meogy blocks it.
MacManus trying to control but Meogy is working from the bottom.
Meogy is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Meogy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
Meogy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacManus throws an elbow that misses. Meogy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacManus's guard. Nice move by Meogy!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy throws a big right hand that misses.
Meogy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Meogy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meogy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
Meogy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus won't allow Meogy to pass to mount.
Meogy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meogy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Meogy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacManus 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.
Meogy seems to be working for a kimura but MacManus defends the submission attempt.
MacManus is staying active underneath Meogy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meogy is pressing down on MacManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacManus is holding on for now.
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Meogy.
Meogy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacManus defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meogy wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meogy works his way into full mount!
Meogy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacManus has worked his arm free - good work by MacManus!
Meogy tries to move to full mount but MacManus actually manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is working for a submission of some sort.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full 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.
Meogy trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meogy 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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus works to advance to full mount. Meogy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Meogy really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacManus throws a series of strikes that have Meogy backpedaling.
MacManus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meogy throws a front kick aimed at MacManus's knee but MacManus avoids it well.
Meogy slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacManus checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Meogy.
MacManus lands a jab-cross combination.
MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Meogy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mr Meogy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meogy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy actively working from the bottom here.
Meogy looking for submissions off his back.
MacManus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meogy!
MacManus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacManus.
Meogy turns into MacManus and is now in his guard.
Meogy trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Meogy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meogy stalling away here and it's allowed MacManus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Meogy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meogy stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.
Meogy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Meogy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacManus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meogy but great work by MacManus.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy struggling a bit here.
MacManus trying to control the action but Meogy is working from the bottom.
MacManus advances nicely into full mount.
Meogy wants to control but MacManus is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mr Meogy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacManus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacManus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meogy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacManus is in Meogy's guard.
MacManus trying to control but Meogy is working from the bottom.
MacManus is fighting to break Meogy's control of his arms but Meogy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Meogy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meogy is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
Meogy pushes down on MacManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacManus is controlling Meogy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacManus trying to hold on to Meogy's head to control him but Meogy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy wants to advance to full mount but MacManus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MacManus trying to control the position.
Meogy stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus is controlling Meogy's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Connor MacManus just wasn't active enough.
MacManus checks the leg kick.
Meogy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacManus's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meogy wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus trying to control the position.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Meogy tries to pass.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meogy is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meogy feints and as MacManus raises his hands in defense, Meogy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy passes into half guard.
MacManus tries to roll over but Meogy keeps him under control.
Mr Meogy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meogy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Meogy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meogy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Meogy!
Mr Meogy is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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