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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 1063 p4p, 2067 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 53 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Case.
Manson cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Manson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Case looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Case ducks right into an uppercut from Manson.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Manson.
A nice leg kick from Case, right into the meat of the thigh.
Case scores with a sloppy right hand. Manson should have avoided that one.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Manson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Case defends it.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Case has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Manson seems content to control.
Case really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.
Manson passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson avoids the attempt from Case to control.
Manson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Case is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Case and Manson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Manson is trying to get an arm triangle but Case is defending well.
Manson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Case knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Case defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand.
Manson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Case keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
Case throws a leg kick that misses.
Case 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson slips a jab from Case.
Manson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
A big left from Manson misses.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Manson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Case.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Case moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Manson dips to his left and cracks Case with an uppercut!
Manson throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Case's corner calls for a 1-2. Case obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Case darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Case 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.
Manson feinted with a counter takedown.
Case lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Case is looking to slow Manson down with leg kicks.
Case 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 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Case takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Case has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manson lands with a nice combination. Case backs away looking to recover.
Manson misses with an uppercut
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Case sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Case misses with the head strike.
Case working aggressively here.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manson's elbow.
Manson scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Case prevents the takedown attempt.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson manages to pull guard.
Case trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manson's guard.
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Case gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Case avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Case decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manson, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson moves out of range as Case strikes.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Manson has a takedown stuffed.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Manson off balance momentarily.
Case throws a solid leg kick but Manson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Case.
Case scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson looks to land a combination but Case avoids it well.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Case.
Crunch! Case slams his shin into Manson's torso.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Case.
Case looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case cracks Manson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Nice jab there from Case.
Case lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Case lands a right hook to the body.
Manson tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manson misses with a body shot
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case scores with a nice head shot.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson lands a jab.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
As Manson backs off Case throws a huge counter combo but Manson manages to avoid it all.
Case lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Manson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Case connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Case takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a crisp right that sends Manson to the canvas! Case follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
Justin Case took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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