PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes into the arena with Helter Skelter blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Charlie Manson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charlie Manson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Manson
vs
Flikflak

198 cm
31
280 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

200 cm
32
265 lbs
18 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flikflak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flikflak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manson. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Flikflak. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flikflak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flikflak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flikflak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manson.
Manson throws a front kick that sends Flikflak stumbling back into the cage.
Manson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flikflak tries for a takedown but Manson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charlie Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flikflak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flikflak is in Manson's guard.
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!
Flikflak trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flikflak looking to pass the guard.

Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak is trying to maintain the position but Manson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson prevents Flikflak from improving his position.

Flikflak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson throwing shots but Flikflak is blocking nicely.
Manson with the ground and pound but Flikflak uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flikflak keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Manson throws a big elbow that misses.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Flikflak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flikflak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Flikflak has wrist control.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flikflak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flikflak working a defensive guard here.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Flikflak has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manson throws a strike but Flikflak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manson wants to sweep here but Flikflak controlling him for the moment.
Flikflak content to stall in guard here.
Manson trying to strike off his back.
Flikflak stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flikflak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Manson working for a triangle but Flikflak defends it easily.

Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flikflak defends well.
Flikflak advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flikflak trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson stops Flikflak from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Manson looks to land a left hand but Flikflak moved out of range nicely.
Flikflak looks to land a right hand but Manson moved out of range.
Flikflak misses with a low kick as Manson jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manson.
Manson works the jab nicely.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flikflak.
Flikflak lands a body shot.
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flikflak is looking to score with low kicks.
Flikflak looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Manson thuds his shin into the meat of Flikflak's side.
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!
Flikflak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manson scores with a nice strike.
Flikflak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Flikflak.
Charlie Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Flikflak misses its intended target.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Flikflak is out of range.
Flikflak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Flikflak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flikflak scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flikflak misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely.
Flikflak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flikflak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flikflak throws a looping overhand right but Manson ducks down to avoid it.
Flikflak cracks Manson with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.
Flikflak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Flikflak.
Flikflak looks to land a right hand but Manson moved out of range.
Flikflak tries a low kick but Manson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to clinch up but Flikflak circles away and keeps his distance.
Manson thows a body shot but no joy.
Flikflak keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flikflak is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Flikflak circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Flikflak finds it's way through Manson's defenses.
Flikflak lands with an overhand left.

Charlie Manson's cut is getting worse.
Flikflak missing with a left hand there. Manson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flikflak defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand.
Manson scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flikflak, as that shot connected.
Flikflak looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
Manson moves away from the strike by Flikflak.

Flikflak waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Manson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Manson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Manson is rocked!
Flikflak won't allow Manson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak advances to half guard.
Flikflak wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
Flikflak throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Flikflak is looking to advance position but Manson won't allow it.
Flikflak is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flikflak trying to mount his opponent but Manson defends it.
Charlie Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson trying to hold on to Flikflak's head to control him but Flikflak postures up.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flikflak looking to pass the guard.

Manson pushes a forearm under Flikflak's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flikflak is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Manson!
Charlie Manson retains his heavyweight title!
Charlie Manson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.