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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indian War Song. Charles Manson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson throws a leg kick but Foe checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for Foe on that attempt.
No luck for Foe with that takedown attempt.
Foe shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Foe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson pushes Foe away with a front kick.
Foe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Foe with that takedown attempt.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson throws a wild body kick that Foe sees coming a mile off.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manson.
Manson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe Foe has been cut.
Foe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Manson.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson keeping moving, preventing Foe from controlling successfully.
Manson is looking to stand up but Foe isn't so interested in that idea.
Foe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to stand up but Foe isn't so interested in that idea.
Manson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Foe wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson keeping full guard, as Foe tries to pass.
Foe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foe has Manson in his guard.
Manson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foe is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson tries to stand but Foe is controlling from the bottom.
Foe has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though.
Foe working for submissions but it's allowed Manson to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Foe to stand up.
No luck for Foe with that takedown attempt.
Manson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Manson.
Manson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foe's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Foe is just out of range.
Foe closes the distance and clinches up with Manson, looking for a takedown. Foe pushes Manson against the cage but Manson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
Foe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manson avoids it really well and circles away.
Foe shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense.
Foe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manson but Manson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Foe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson throws a head kick but Foe moves out of range.
Manson throws a body kick that misses.
Foe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A chopping leg kick lands by Manson.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Foe moves away and avoids it.
Manson throws a low kick but Foe moves out of range easily.
Joe Foe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Manson as Foe shoots in.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson thumps Foe with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foe stops Manson from standing up.
Foe wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson wriggles free and stands up.
Manson throws a head kick that half lands.
Manson scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foe fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manson.
Manson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Foe will feel that in the morning.
Manson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manson. Foe shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joe Foe's cut is getting worse.
Manson looks for the body kick but Foe saw that one coming.
Manson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Foe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Foe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manson as he jumps to the side.
Manson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foe at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manson.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Foe moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manson, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foe was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Foe shoots for a takedown but Manson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manson.
Manson stuns Foe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foe's calf.
Manson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manson lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foe if he has to take too many more of those.
Manson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
Foe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Manson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manson misses with a body kick.
Manson throws a leg kick but Foe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joe Foe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manson thumps Foe with a low kick.
Foe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Manson.
Joe Foe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a leg kick but Foe checks it.
Manson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foe scores with a takedown into Manson's guard.
Foe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foe has gone for a leg lock! Manson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foe's guard.
Foe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foe is working an open guard so Manson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Manson.
Manson scores with a push kick.
Foe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe working the strikes but Manson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Manson is not content to let Foe control the position.
Manson tries to kick Foe off but Foe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Foe trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe Foe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Manson!
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