PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Manson
vs
Lewis

205 cm
23
290 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
300 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Manson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Manson misses the jab.
Manson with a nice cross.

Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manson on his heels. He'll look to pass Manson's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Manson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lewis is pushing down on Manson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Manson from improving his position.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Adrian Lewis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
We've been told by Manson's head coaches at Red Light MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Manson.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.

Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manson to the ground. Lewis is now in Manson's guard.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Manson enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Lewis controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Lewis.
Manson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
Manson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into Manson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lewis tries for a takedown but Manson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Manson sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Charles Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis slips a straight right by Manson.
Manson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.

It looks like Adrian Lewis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson throws a lazy uppercut

and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis prevents Manson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adrian Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Lewis.
Manson misses with a looping left.
Manson lands a two punch combo.
Manson scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Manson throws a combination that misses

and Lewis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manson! Lewis lets Manson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Charles Manson has been cut.
Manson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis misses with a takedown
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson scores with a nice head shot.

Manson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lewis goes down! Can Manson finish him!?

Lewis is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Manson finish him?
Manson throws a strike but Lewis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Manson looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Manson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand

so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Lewis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manson.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.

Manson cracks Lewis with an uppercut from hell and Lewis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Manson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Manson distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manson lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A big left from Manson misses.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manson circles away.

Manson drops his shoulder and cracks Lewis with a huge uppercut! Lewis goes down! Can Manson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis has control of Manson's left arm, preventing Manson from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis has his hands on Manson's head, controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throws an overhand right that drops Lewis like a sack of potatoes! Manson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Manson!