PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn has chosen Flower Of Scotland - Red Hot Chilli Pipers as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

MacManus
vs
Wynn

172 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
158 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynn tries to move into range but MacManus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacManus tries to clinch but Wynn is having none of it.

MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Wynn in a clinch.
MacManus scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Willie Wynn has been cut.
Wynn is trying to break the clinch but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus with a knee to the head.

Wynn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. MacManus can't fight it off and eventually Wynn manages to take the fight to the floor. MacManus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Wynn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from.
Wynn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wynn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacManus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wynn, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
MacManus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wynn is retaining full guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.

Wynn working for a triangle but MacManus defends it easily.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Wynn has wrist control.
Wynn keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.

Wynn 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacManus advances to half guard.

Wynn looking for submissions off his back.
Wynn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacManus scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacManus is thwarting Wynn's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Wynn's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wynn pushes MacManus off looking to stand but MacManus dives back in and keeps control.

MacManus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacManus trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
MacManus working Wynn over with strikes.
Wynn is looking to escape.
MacManus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacManus works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacManus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacManus lands a big elbow.

Wynn is rocked!
MacManus with shots to the head and body - Wynn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wynn is still in real trouble! Can MacManus finish him?
MacManus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wynn! More shots from MacManus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacManus!