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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tournament Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tournament Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean McManus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus gets a double leg takedown into Champion's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Champion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McManus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Champion has McManus pulled in close to control his posture.
McManus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Champion looking for a sweep. Not yet Champion, not yet.
Champion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion controlling McManus's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McManus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Champion is staying active underneath McManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Champion is looking to improve his position.
McManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Champion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Champion is looking to improve his position.
Sean McManus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Champion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion doesn't manage to clinch there - McManus circles away.
McManus wants to clinch up but Champion keeps it at a distance.
Champion looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
McManus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Champion!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus tries to move to mount but Champion blocks the move with his legs.
Champion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McManus.
McManus is looking to take a break and control but Champion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McManus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Champion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion is looking for a sweep.
McManus tries to move to mount but Champion blocks the move with his legs.
Champion is trying to improve his position.
Champion gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Champion keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McManus dominated that round.
That's time! Champion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sean McManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McManus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Champion!
Champion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Champion tries to get out of the position.
Champion tries to buck McManus off but McManus is having none of it.
Champion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McManus on the ground.
McManus working away.
McManus is looking to take a break and control but Champion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Champion defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Champion works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Champion is not content to let McManus control the position.
McManus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Champion controls his leg.
Champion is trying to get back to full guard.
McManus wants to free his trapped foot but Champion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Champion tries to get to full guard but McManus has control of the leg.
Sean McManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
McManus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Champion's head.
McManus is looking to advance position but Champion won't allow it.
Champion is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus wants to control but Champion is keeping him busy.
McManus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Champion is in trouble now - McManus has advanced to mount!
McManus misses with a head shot.
McManus trying to control but Champion is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus looking to finish with strikes here!
McManus is stalling here but it's allowed Champion to get half guard.
Champion keeping hold of McManus's head, controlling as best he can.
McManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Champion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McManus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Champion!
The strikes coming from McManus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McManus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Who's going to make the next move?
McManus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McManus throwing strikes but Champion manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Champion looks up at the clock and then as McManus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Champion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Champion is staying tight to McManus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McManus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Champion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Champion throwing shots but McManus is blocking nicely.
Champion is trying to control the action in half guard but McManus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Champion working over McManus with some ground and pound. McManus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McManus wants to control but Champion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champion working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McManus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Champion.
McManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion looking to pass the guard.
McManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Champion advances to half guard.
McManus taking some punishment here, with Champion in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion slips a nice elbow through McManus's hands, connecting with McManus's forehead.
McManus is staying active underneath Champion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Champion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Champion drops an elbow to the side of McManus's head.
McManus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Champion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Champion is nestled in close to McManus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McManus wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McManus!
Champion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McManus looks a forlorn figure.
McManus is looking to improve his position but Champion isn't that keen on the idea.
McManus taking shots to the head.
McManus wants to hold on but Champion pushes him away.
Champion is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Champion lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Champion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Champion scoring with strikes but McManus is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champion scoring with strikes but McManus is staying in there.
Champion 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 trying to escape the mount.
Champion controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Champion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Champion lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Champion controlling from the full mount.
McManus taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tournament Champion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McManus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McManus!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean McManus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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