PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 4424 p4p, 224 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 3574 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Atkinson
vs
Manson

167 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

157 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Atkinson with that takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Atkinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Atkinson with that takedown attempt.

Atkinson gets caught napping as Manson dives in and scores a takedown. Atkinson manages to retain guard.

Manson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkinson!

Atkinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Manson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.

Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manson gets full guard.

Manson working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.

Manson is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Atkinson drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Atkinson off! Atkinson jumps back into Manson's guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson advances to half guard.

Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson forces the positional change into back control.
Manson is in bad spot here.

Atkinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Atkinson is looking to control Manson but Manson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Atkinson is not going to allow Manson to sit and survive in this position.
Manson tries to roll but Atkinson sticks to his back.

Atkinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson controlling the position.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manson pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manson gets a takedown into half guard.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.

Manson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.

Manson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Manson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Atkinson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.
Rowan Atkinson was interviewed post fight and said 'Teddy'.