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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Siete DiMaio (ranked 1819 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 121 p4p, 145 weight class). DiMaio comes to the cage accompanied by All A's. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135
6 - 3 - 0 |
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10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Siete DiMaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
A big right from Manson misses.
Manson fails with the takedown
and DiMaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DiMaio throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMaio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DiMaio momentarily.
Manson scores with a hook to the body. DiMaio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but DiMaio gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
Manson looks to land a left hand but DiMaio moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
DiMaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiMaio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from DiMaio misses the target.
A left lands for Manson.
Manson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMaio.
Manson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DiMaio!
Manson trying to control the action but DiMaio is working from the bottom.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DiMaio wants to control but Manson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DiMaio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but DiMaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson advances nicely into full mount.
DiMaio is desperately trying to improve his position but Manson has a good base and remains in mount.
DiMaio wants to hold on but Manson pushes him away.
Manson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DiMaio tries to hold on but Manson postures up.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson takes DiMaio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, DiMaio is in trouble.
Manson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DiMaio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manson is trying to stick to DiMaio's back but DiMaio is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DiMaio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DiMaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DiMaio wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
DiMaio preventing the sweep.
DiMaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson controls DiMaio momentarily but DiMaio frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMaio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manson keeping full guard, as DiMaio tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. DiMaio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Siete DiMaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manson lands with a hook. DiMaio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from DiMaio. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson throws an off balance right hand
and DiMaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and DiMaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DiMaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
DiMaio throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson misses the jab.
DiMaio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DiMaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMaio trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
DiMaio can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura but DiMaio is defending well.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but DiMaio defends it.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
DiMaio keeping control of the position.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiMaio sees it coming and defends easily.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is keen to just control but DiMaio is a slippery customer.
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
DiMaio is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaio avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manson throws a hook but DiMaio avoids it easily.
DiMaio throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for DiMaio.
Manson cracks DiMaio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by DiMaio.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DiMaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson gets a takedown into half guard.
Manson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DiMaio wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
And that is 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.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manson lands a jab.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DiMaio.
Manson looks to land a left hand but DiMaio moved out of range nicely.
DiMaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DiMaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
DiMaio loads up on a big right hand but Manson slips the punch.
DiMaio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Charles Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
DiMaio wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
DiMaio trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMaio keeps working.
DiMaio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manson pulls his head out easily.
Manson stalling.
Manson is looking for a kimura but DiMaio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DiMaio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manson is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMaio has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiMaio actively working from the bottom here.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but DiMaio defends it.
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is keen to just control but DiMaio is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DiMaio to the ground. Manson is now in DiMaio's guard.
DiMaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manson pushes down on DiMaio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson trying to control from DiMaio's half guard. DiMaio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMaio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manson has passed into half guard!
Manson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DiMaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from DiMaio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiMaio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Manson!
After winning the bout, Charles Manson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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