PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Ghambaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghambaryan has chosen Right Said Fred - I`m Too Sexy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Manson
vs
Ghambaryan

190 cm
30
202 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

188 cm
27
199 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Ghambaryan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghambaryan.

It looks like Roman Ghambaryan has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
Manson throws a right and a left that Ghambaryan avoids nicely.
Manson throws a solid leg kick but Ghambaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manson.
Manson thumps Ghambaryan with a low kick.
Manson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghambaryan slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Ghambaryan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Ghambaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghambaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Manson throws a one two combo.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghambaryan thuds his shin into the meat of Manson's side.
Nice cross by Manson.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghambaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghambaryan tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson cracks Ghambaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ghambaryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manson throws the left hand but Ghambaryan avoids the punch easily.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghambaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghambaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manson misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ghambaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ghambaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghambaryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghambaryan tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Manson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghambaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Manson.
Ghambaryan throws a head kick that Manson semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ghambaryan connects with a leg kick. Manson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghambaryan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manson.
Ghambaryan wants to land a leg kick but Manson is out of range.
Ghambaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manson can pounce on him.
Manson throws a combination. Ghambaryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manson connects with a nice looking jab.
Manson blocks the body kick.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghambaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson misses with a body kick.
Manson throws a leg kick which misses Ghambaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghambaryan tries to avoid it.
Ghambaryan lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Manson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Ghambaryan misses.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghambaryan.
Manson feints a jab promting Ghambaryan to slip. Manson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ghambaryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Manson throws a right hand that Ghambaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghambaryan also avoids with ease.
Manson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghambaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a leg kick but Ghambaryan checks it.
Manson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghambaryan.
Manson throws a low kick, looking for Ghambaryan's leg but Ghambaryan calmly moves out of range.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghambaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghambaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson throws a series of punches but Ghambaryan moves out of range.
Ghambaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson feints and then cracks Ghambaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ghambaryan down.
Manson tries to bum rush Ghambaryan with a series of wild strikes but Ghambaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick but Manson checks it.
A low kick from Manson is predictable there
and Ghambaryan counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghambaryan walks into a jab.
Ghambaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manson cracks Ghambaryan with a good jab.
Ghambaryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Roman Ghambaryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Manson throws a hook but Ghambaryan blocks it.
Ghambaryan misses with an uppercut.
Manson misses with a straight left.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Ghambaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Ghambaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ghambaryan.
Manson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghambaryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ghambaryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manson swings for the body but Ghambaryan moves out of range.
Manson misses with a combination
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghambaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ghambaryan lands a head kick!
A low kick from Manson misses
and Ghambaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghambaryan lands with a cross.
Ghambaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ghambaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Ghambaryan moves into the clinch.

Ghambaryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Ghambaryan moves away and avoids it.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Ghambaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghambaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charles Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambaryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles Manson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Manson.
Manson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghambaryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghambaryan lands the left hand.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson wants to slow Ghambaryan down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Manson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghambaryan is just out of range.
Manson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manson needs to keep his hands up - Ghambaryan had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghambaryan.
Manson throws a looping overhand right but Ghambaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ghambaryan lands a slapping body shot.
Manson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghambaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghambaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Ghambaryan connects with a single shot there.
Ghambaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghambaryan lands with a cross.
Ghambaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghambaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Manson tries to work over Ghambaryan's front leg with a kick but Ghambaryan checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghambaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manson throws a right and a left that Ghambaryan avoids nicely.
Ghambaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manson's sensitive parts.
Ghambaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghambaryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghambaryan. Ghambaryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Manson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ghambaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghambaryan connects with a body shot that sends Manson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghambaryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ghambaryan throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
Manson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ghambaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Ghambaryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Manson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ghambaryan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manson really felt that one!
Manson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ghambaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Good work by Manson as he checks the leg kick.
Manson throws a solid leg kick but Ghambaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manson.
Ghambaryan lands a head kick. Manson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Ghambaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghambaryan stalling the fight.
Manson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ghambaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghambaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghambaryan misses with a wild combination.
Manson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Ghambaryan moves into the clinch.
Ghambaryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghambaryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghambaryan pushes Manson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghambaryan is working Manson over against the cage.
Ghambaryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghambaryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson is trying to break free.
Ghambaryan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
Ghambaryan prevents Manson from breaking the clinch.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.

Ghambaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manson.
Ghambaryan staying out of range there.
Ghambaryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manson is out of range.
Manson looks to land a right hand but Ghambaryan moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manson, right into the meat.
Manson looks to land a combination but Ghambaryan avoids it well.
Ghambaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghambaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ghambaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson throws a leg kick but Ghambaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghambaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manson's sensitive parts.
Manson throws a leg kick but Ghambaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghambaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson lands a nice hook to Ghambaryan's body. Ghambaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghambaryan wants to clinch.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a looping overhand right but Ghambaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ghambaryan checks a low kick from Manson.
Ghambaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambaryan feints and then cracks Manson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manson down.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson throws a leg kick but Ghambaryan moved away.
Manson swinging wildly here.
Ghambaryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Ghambaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghambaryan.
Manson misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Ghambaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghambaryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Ghambaryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roman Ghambaryan waved his t-shirt featuring [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®'s logo in front of the cameras.