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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Samoth has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikael Samoth!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson cracks Samoth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Manson.
Samoth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manson can pounce on him.
Samoth looks to clinch
and Manson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws a head kick that misses
and Samoth counters with an outside leg kick.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Samoth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manson trying to control but Samoth is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Manson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Samoth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth is trying to control Manson's posture but Manson avoids it.
Manson trying to control the position but Samoth is working away.
Manson controls the position from side control.
Samoth parries the strikes from Manson easily there. Manson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Samoth to escape.
Manson landing strikes.
Samoth tries to improve position but can't.
Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manson wants to control but Samoth is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manson is not content to let Samoth control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Samoth thows a huge punch but Manson dodges it nicely.
Samoth is keen to just control but Manson is a slippery customer.
Samoth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samoth is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is controlling Samoth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Samoth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samoth trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Samoth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samoth stalling.
Samoth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Samoth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoth trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Samoth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samoth wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Samoth is thwarting Manson's attempts to control the position.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Samoth has control of the leg.
Samoth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Manson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow Samoth down.
Manson throws the left hand but Samoth avoids the punch easily.
Manson tries for a takedown but Samoth circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samoth misses with a leg kick
and Samoth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samoth scores with a nice body kick.
Charlie Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Samoth.
It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.
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!
Samoth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson trying to control but Samoth postures up.
Samoth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manson defends it well.
Manson gets full guard.
Samoth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manson keeping full guard, as Samoth tries to pass.
Samoth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top!
Samoth trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manson landing with the ground and pound.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Samoth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manson 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.
Manson is controlling Samoth's posture.
Samoth thows a big elbow that misses.
Samoth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samoth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Samoth wants to control for a moment but Manson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Samoth wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
Samoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manson is positioning himself well to prevent Samoth advancing to mount.
Samoth prevents Manson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samoth is keen to just control but Manson is a slippery customer.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Samoth has control of the leg.
Samoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manson is not content to let Samoth control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Samoth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charlie Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manson wants to hit a switch here but Samoth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manson there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samoth throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Samoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the body from Samoth misses
and Manson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samoth counters with a good low kick that Manson was not able to check.
Samoth's corner calls for a 1-2. Samoth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samoth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samoth showed some decent athleticism there.
Samoth is looking to advance position but Manson won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Samoth lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Samoth working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Samoth wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Samoth advances position into side control!
Samoth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samoth swings around for an armbar but Manson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Samoth's guard.
Samoth working for submissions but it's allowed Manson to get to half guard.
Manson is trying to control. Samoth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson working over Samoth with some ground and pound. Samoth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Samoth trying to control from the bottom.
Samoth wants to get back to full guard.
Samoth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Samoth.
Samoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samoth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samoth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samoth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manson wants to control from the top but Samoth keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson distracts Samoth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samoth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
Manson connects with a couple of short punches.
Manson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manson trying to control but Samoth is working from the bottom.
Samoth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samoth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Samoth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Samoth as Manson shoots in.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samoth is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Samoth circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson tries for a takedown but Samoth circles away easily
and Samoth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samoth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Samoth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Samoth is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samoth won't allow Manson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manson!
Samoth is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
Samoth wants to control but Manson postures up.
Manson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Samoth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Samoth tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Samoth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samoth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Samoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manson.
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Samoth defends the submission attempt.
Manson is looking for a kimura but Samoth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage.
Samoth tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Samoth is pressing down on Manson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manson won't allow Samoth to sweep him here.
Manson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Samoth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manson has Samoth in his guard.
Samoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manson's head.
Samoth looking to pass the guard.
Manson has Samoth pulled in close to control his posture.
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samoth trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Samoth has passed into half guard!
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samoth works his way into side control.
Manson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Samoth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Samoth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Samoth takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manson with a couple of short strikes.
Samoth tries to hold on but Manson pushes him away.
Samoth suckers Manson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Samoth is now in Manson's guard!
Manson is pulling down on Samoth's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Samoth off! Samoth jumps back into Manson's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson pulls Samoth in close to prevent any damage.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Samoth from controlling successfully.
Samoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Manson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samoth lands a couple of elbows.
Manson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Samoth has passed into side control.
Samoth is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson is trying to get back to half guard.
Samoth landing a few strikes.
Charlie Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samoth off and has taken his back!
Manson has Samoth flattened out and is raining down punches.
Manson lands a shot to the body.
Manson is trying to stick to Samoth's back but Samoth 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 Samoth.
Samoth thows a big elbow that misses.
Samoth is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samoth looking to pass the guard.
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samoth defends well.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samoth is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Samoth from controlling successfully.
Samoth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Samoth trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Samoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samoth wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Samoth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Manson.
I think Samoth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Samoth!
Mikael Samoth is the new super heavyweight champion!
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