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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek has chosen El Picante as his entrance music. Rafael Misiek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 3 - 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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misiek defends it nicely.
Misiek closes the distance and pushes Manson back into the cage.
Manson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Misiek is pressed up against the cage. Manson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misiek down to the mat. Misiek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left lands for Misiek.
Misiek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manson shoots and misses
and Misiek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Misiek lands with a good body shot.
Misiek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Misiek.
Misiek has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson is struggling to control the position.
Misiek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Manson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misiek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manson closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Misiek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manson has had enough of the clinch but Misiek keeps him there for the moment.
Manson managing to block the knees to the body from Misiek.
Manson is looking for a takedown.
Manson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Misiek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Misiek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manson is trying to drag Misiek to the mat but Misiek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Misiek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Misiek.
Misiek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Manson tries to pull guard but Misiek holds him up against the cage and eventually Manson drops back down to his feet.
Manson avoiding damage as Misiek throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Misiek missing with knees to the body.
Manson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Misiek throws a big right hand that misses.
Manson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Misiek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Misiek throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson keeping moving, preventing Misiek from controlling successfully.
Misiek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Misiek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Misiek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Misiek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Misiek gets to his feet - Manson follows without any prompting.
Misiek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manson darts in and clinches Misiek up against the cage.
Misiek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mansons head.
Manson tries to circle away but Misiek has him pinned against the cage.
Misiek throws an elbow that misses.
Manson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Misiek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manson scores with a takedown into Misiek's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manson trying to control but Misiek is working from the bottom.
Manson is working Misiek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misiek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Manson misses.
Manson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Misiek throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misiek is trying to maintain a safe position but Manson gets an underhook and turns Misiek into the cage.
Misiek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manson blocks it with crossed arms.
Manson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misiek has him pressed against the cage.
Misiek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Misiek connects with a body shot.
Manson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Misiek connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Manson pushes Misiek up against the cage in a clinch.
Misiek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misiek lands an elbow inside that Manson shrugs off.
Manson tries to break free but Misiek pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misiek throws an elbow but misses.
Misiek taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Misiek avoids a wild elbow strike from Manson.
Misiek lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson wants to take the fight to the mat but Misiek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misiek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Misiek trying to land knees to the body.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manson.
Misiek avoiding damage as Manson throws knees to the body.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misiek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manson takes an elbow to the temple.
Misiek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manson blocks it with crossed arms.
Manson tries to score a body lock takedown but Misiek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misiek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manson is defending well for now.
Misiek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Misiek lands a good knee to the midsection. Manson won't want to take too many of those.
Misiek leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson managing to block the knees to the body from Misiek.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Misiek lands an elbow that stopped Manson in his tracks for a moment.
Misiek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Misiek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manson obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Misiek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manson is defending well for now.
Manson avoiding damage.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Misiek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misiek lands an elbow inside that Manson shrugs off.
Manson has had enough of the clinch but Misiek keeps him there for the moment.
Misiek stalls.
Manson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misiek misses with an elbow over the top.
Misiek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek tries to stall but Manson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Misiek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Misiek lands an elbow inside.
Manson tightens his grip and picks Misiek up, before dumping him to the ground. Misiek manages to land in guard.
Misiek 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.
Misiek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misiek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson passes Misiek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Misiek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Misiek leaves Manson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manson shoots for a takedown but Misiek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Misiek slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson rushes Misiek and presses him up against the cage.
Misiek misses with a knee strike.
Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misiek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misiek 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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misiek defends it nicely.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Misiek as he avoids it easily.
Manson has his takedown stuffed
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Misiek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek works Manson's body with a nice hook.
Misiek throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
Misiek jabs at Manson's body.
Misiek throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Rafael Misiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misiek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Misiek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manson has time to react.
Misiek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson fails to land the takedown.
Misiek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Misiek throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Manson moves into the clinch.
Manson has picked Misiek up - he's going for a ride! Manson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Misiek is trying to maintain the position but Manson is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson thows a huge punch but Misiek dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek trying to control but Manson postures up.
Misiek is trying to stand up here but Manson is controlling him well.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafael Misiek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Misiek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manson drives through with a takedown into Misiek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Misiek wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Misiek has wrist control.
Manson is in close to Misiek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Misiek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Misiek blocks nicely.
Misiek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Misiek controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Misiek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Misiek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson trying to control but Misiek is working from the bottom.
Misiek wants to stand but Manson is controlling the position.
Manson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Misiek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Misiek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Misiek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manson is controlling him.
Misiek trying to control the position.
Rafael Misiek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson advances to half guard.
Manson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Misiek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manson winds up and cracks Misiek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Misiek is rocked!
Manson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Misiek is still in real trouble! Can Manson finish him?
Misiek wants to control but Manson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misiek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Misiek trying to control but Manson postures up.
Manson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Misiek is hurt! He's hurt bad - Manson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Misiek from any more punishment! Congratulations to Manson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Manson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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