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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Hans Lankari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus blocks a leg kick.
Lankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away.
Lankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away.
MacManus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Lankari.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus cracks a nice hook into Lankari's ribs.
Lankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lankari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Lankari's front leg but catches the back leg as Lankari tries to avoid it.
Lankari blocks a head kick by MacManus.
MacManus throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacManus scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Lankari tries to clinch up.
Lankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacManus scores with the left hand. Lankari knows he should have avoided that one.
Lankari has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
A short right from MacManus.
A head punch on the inside from MacManus fails to land.
MacManus misses with the head strike.
Lankari looking for a takedown.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus blocking some punches.
MacManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Lankari has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lankari.
Lankari blocking some punches.
MacManus working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from MacManus fails to land.
MacManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus lands a shoulder strike.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus tries to throw a body punch but Lankari avoids it by throwing MacManus back against the cage.
MacManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lankari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus lands a body punch.
MacManus lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to work over Lankari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lankari wants to get back to striking at distance but MacManus won't allow it.
MacManus tries to work over Lankari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankari wants to take the fight to the mat but MacManus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacManus lands a right hand.
Lankari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacManus lands with a short shot to the head.
MacManus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lankari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacManus walks away with a smile on his face. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lankari moves into the clinch.
MacManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacManus lands with a light punch inside.
Lankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacManus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Lankari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacManus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lankari looks for a takedown but MacManus sprawls well.
MacManus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lankari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacManus defends it nicely.
Lankari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
Lankari attempts a counter takedown but MacManus avoids it well and moves away.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lankari throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lankari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacManus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lankari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari cracks MacManus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MacManus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lankari prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
MacManus is bucking up trying to escape but Lankari cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lankari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MacManus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lankari unloading with bombs!
Lankari lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari avoids the attempt from MacManus to control.
Lankari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns MacManus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lankari working the ground and pound effectively.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lankari 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!
Lankari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lankari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankari looking for subs off his back but MacManus has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacManus.
Lankari moves into full guard.
Lankari looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Lankari working for a triangle but MacManus defends it easily.
Lankari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacManus preventing the sweep.
Hans Lankari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lankari is pulling down on MacManus's head to control his posture.
MacManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lankari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacManus has managed to get both his arms back between Lankari's legs - danger averted.
Lankari trying to control the position.
MacManus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lankari is pulling down on MacManus's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lankari wants to clinch up but MacManus keeps it at a distance.
MacManus misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacManus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lankari is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lankari moves out of range as MacManus throws a body kick.
Lankari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt
and MacManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lankari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
MacManus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lankari throws a strike but MacManus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lankari is trying to keep MacManus in close.
MacManus throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus working some strikes from top position.
MacManus postures up and lands a big shot to Lankari's brow.
MacManus landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari is trying to control the position but MacManus postures up.
Lankari has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MacManus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lankari.
Lankari wants to control but MacManus postures up.
Lankari takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lankari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacManus grinds an elbow into Lankari's temple.
MacManus landing a few strikes.
MacManus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MacManus cracks Lankari with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lankari prevents MacManus from moving into mount.
Lankari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lankari wants to control but MacManus postures up.
MacManus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lankari's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lankari is trying to control MacManus's posture but MacManus avoids it.
Lankari avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacManus.
You can see the frustration on Lankari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari prevents MacManus from improving position.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lankari some visible discomfort.
Lankari can't do much from the bottom here.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lankari some visible discomfort.
MacManus scoring with punches and elbows.
MacManus trying to control the position but Lankari is working away.
MacManus working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus gets to mount! Lankari was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lankari tries to lock up and control but MacManus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lankari is trying desperately to improve position.
Lankari wants to control but MacManus is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lankari is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Hans Lankari had this to say: 'No excuses here. Congrats.'.
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