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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 126 p4p, 20 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 926 p4p, 130 weight class). McConnell comes to the cage accompanied by The Reason. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell misses with a straight right.
Neuer feints the counter takedown.
Neuer ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neuer feints the counter takedown.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Neuer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Neuer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McConnell defends it well.
Neuer misses with a takedown
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range.
Neuer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a hook. Neuer ducked under it nicely.
Neuer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McConnell defends it well.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from McConnell.
Neuer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McConnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Neuer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neuer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McConnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Neuer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Neuer working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but McConnell defends easily.
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McConnell defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McConnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.
Neuer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McConnell 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 Neuer.
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but McConnell has control of the leg.
Neuer missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer moves into full guard.
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but McConnell defends easily.
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into half guard.
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.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McConnell pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neuer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neuer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Neuer's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neuer looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there.
McConnell forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McConnell throws a hook but Neuer avoids it easily.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neuer moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
McConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neuer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McConnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer stands and throws McConnell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neuer with the ground and pound but McConnell regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McConnell is defending against the submission attempts here by Neuer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but McConnell defends the submission attempt.
McConnell gets back to full guard.
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! McConnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McConnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McConnell!
McConnell takes a little break here. Neuer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McConnell gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Manuel Neuer has got the better of the ground game so far.
McConnell controlling the position easily from mount.
McConnell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Neuer regains half guard.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done.
McConnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neuer throws his legs up looking for a submission but McConnell uses it to pass to side control.
Neuer seems a little lost for a moment, as McConnell dominates the positioning.
Neuer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnell content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard.
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Neuer gets back to full guard.
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McConnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neuer has his foot on McConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
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.
Neuer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neuer, pushing him back against the cage.
Neuer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neuer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Neuer tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from McConnell.
McConnell pushes Neuer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell avoiding damage.
Neuer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell stalling against the cage.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McConnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell is pushing Neuer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from McConnell.
Neuer wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neuer up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
Neuer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell is struggling to control the position.
McConnell controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell cracks Neuer with a nice body shot.
McConnell leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Neuer can't get the takedown.
McConnell has Neuer pressed against the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neuer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConnell smiles and moves away.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Neuer wants to counter with a clinch but McConnell pushes him away.
McConnell digs a good hook to Neuer's body.
Neuer takes a jab right on the kisser.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range.
Neuer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from McConnell misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer fails with a takedown attempt.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Neuer wants to counter with a clinch but McConnell pushes him away.
Neuer moves out of range of the strikes.
McConnell drives through and clinches with Neuer against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from McConnell.
Neuer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McConnell has managed to clinch.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Neuer's head.
McConnell has Neuer pushed against the cage.
McConnell leaning his opponent against the cage.
McConnell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good body shot from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Neuer wants a takedown but no success here.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Neuer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Neuer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McConnell after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell is stalling here.
Neuer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.
McConnell stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neuer jumps guard and drags McConnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McConnell is stalling in the full guard.
Neuer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Neuer working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
McConnell won't allow Neuer to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neuer looking for subs off his back but McConnell has passed one foot through into half guard.
McConnell controlling the action here.
McConnell trying to pass the guard but Neuer defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer moves into full guard.
McConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Neuer.
Neuer has his foot on McConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neuer on the ground.
Neuer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McConnell escapes and throws Neuer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
McConnell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McConnell blocks the strikes from Neuer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
Neuer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McConnell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Neuer is looking to improve his position but McConnell isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell content just to control the position here.
Neuer is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell had his way with Manuel Neuer in 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. This is the final round!
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neuer.
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McConnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on McConnell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Neuer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Neuer is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Neuer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McConnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
McConnell misses with a hook. Neuer ducked under it nicely.
Neuer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Neuer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neuer at a distance.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Neuer counters with a single leg into guard. McConnell didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neuer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McConnell wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
McConnell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnell, not yet.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neuer looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neuer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neuer throws an elbow that misses. McConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neuer's guard. Nice move by McConnell!
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neuer is looking for a triangle here but McConnell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Neuer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Neuer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConnell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but McConnell has control of the leg.
Manuel Neuer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McConnell pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McConnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the champ now!!! Feels good, I'd like to thank my mom for dating that fucktard Henry, without him I'd never have trained MMA. Henry to truly put hate in my heart'.
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