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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Concen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Concen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Connor MacManus's chin.
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156 lbs
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151 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Concen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Concen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Concen moves into the clinch.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Concen is stalling here.
Concen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Concen misses with a punch to the body.
Concen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
Concen swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Concen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concen tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
Concen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Concen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Concen misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from MacManus.
Come on Concen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Concen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Concen gets underhooks to prevent MacManus's takedown attempt.
Concen is pressed up against the cage. MacManus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Concen down to the mat. Concen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Concen instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Concen.
A short right from Concen on the inside.
Concen tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Concen avoiding damage as MacManus throws knees to the body.
MacManus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Concen is trying to keep an underhook but MacManus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Concen is trying to stand.
MacManus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacManus working Concen over with strikes.
Concen wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus is trying to control. Concen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacManus is taking a breather. Concen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as MacManus sits in half guard.
MacManus prevents Concen from standing back up.
Concen is positioning himself well to prevent MacManus advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Concen keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Concen tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Concen misses with a double jab
and MacManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacManus.
Concen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Concen lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Concen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Concen.
Concen lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Concen wants to stall.
Concen throws a head punch that misses.
Concen misses with a punch on the inside.
Concen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Concen.
MacManus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus won't allow Concen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated 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 misses with a takedown attempt - Concen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concen manages to avoid it.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Concen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Concen.
MacManus being controlled against the cage.
MacManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Concen smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen scores with a sloppy right hand. MacManus should have avoided that one.
Concen scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concen circles away quickly and effectively.
MacManus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Concen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen gets a clinch.
MacManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Concen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Concen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacManus.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Concen swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus tries to break the clinch but Concen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MacManus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Concen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 controlling from the back.
Concen surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Concen wants to control his opponent's hands but MacManus gets his hands free.
Concen staying busy and making it hard for MacManus to control.
MacManus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Concen doesn't escape.
Concen tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Concen right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Concen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from MacManus!
MacManus trying to control.
MacManus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Concen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Concen for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Concen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Concen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooh a big shot gets through from MacManus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Concen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Concen tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Concen.
Concen is stalling here.
MacManus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Concen pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Concen tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Concen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Concen throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concen is looking to clinch but MacManus is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Concen.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Concen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concen struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
MacManus lands a takedown into guard.
Concen looking for a sweep. Not yet Concen, not yet.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Concen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
My spies in Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform me that Concen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Concen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Concen from controlling successfully.
MacManus pulls Concen in to control the position.
MacManus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Concen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Concen is fending him off so far but MacManus persists. Nope, Concen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacManus.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Concen.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concen falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacManus gets tackled into the cage by Concen. Concen maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
MacManus is trying to break the clinch but Concen has him pressed against the cage.
Concen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Concen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacManus jumps guard and drags Concen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concen trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Concen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Concen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus trying to control the position.
MacManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Concen looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Connor MacManus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Concen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Concen moves out of range as MacManus strikes.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
MacManus goes for a double leg but Concen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Concen continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Concen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Concen taking a breather.
Concen lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Concen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Concen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacManus.
MacManus jumps guard but Concen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacManus has clasped his hands together around Concen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Concen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Concen is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
Concen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Concen taking punishment in the form of punches.
MacManus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concen is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
MacManus taking a breather here.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from MacManus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Concen is pushing MacManus's head away, looking to escape. MacManus manages to hold on to the position though.
Concen is not content to let MacManus control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Concen tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus trying to control the action but Concen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
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.
MacManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Concen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen misses with some punches.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Concen tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Concen can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Concen holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacManus lands with a good body shot.
Concen misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Concen.
Concen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacManus counters with a three punch combo that has Concen backing up. Concen nods at MacManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Concen misses with a wild combination.
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Concen trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacManus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacManus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacManus continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacManus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Concen wanted to stand there but MacManus had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Concen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus successfully pulls guard.
Concen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from.
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Concen postures up.
Victor Concen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Concen preventing the sweep.
Concen postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus needs to keep his hands up - Concen had a free shot at his head there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Concen.
MacManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Concen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacManus defends it well.
Concen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Concen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Concen!
Victor Concen is the new featherweight champion!
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