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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Murdock falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Manson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Murdock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Murdock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdock with a nice cross.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murdock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Murdock.#T1#
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws a right hand that Manson ducks under and follows up with a left that Manson also avoids with ease.
Manson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manson somewhat.
Tank Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manson.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Murdock connects with a body shot that sends Manson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock with a hook.#CL2#
Manson drives through and clinches with Murdock against the cage.
#TD2#
Manson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manson manages to end up in side control.
Murdock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Murdock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Manson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murdock's face.
Manson controlling his opponent.
Murdock wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Manson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Manson controlling the position easily from mount.
Manson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murdock is in a horrible position here. Manson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Murdock dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Murdock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Manson
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock lands a really nice looking cross but Manson seems unphased.
Manson is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Manson tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Manson looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.#T1#
Manson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tank Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murdock defends well and Manson ends up having to push Murdock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tank Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock lands a jab to Manson's midsection.
Charlie Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Manson tries to keep at a distance but Murdock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Manson controls his hands.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Manson is trying to pull guard but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manson blocks the elbow strike.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manson blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Murdock has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manson's elbow.
Manson can't get the takedown.
Manson prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Manson controls the action.
Nice body punch from Murdock - that landed with a thud.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock jabs Manson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Murdock instigates a clinch. #T4#
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murdock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Manson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the cage.
Murdock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manson up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manson blocks an uppercut.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Murdock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Murdock tries to clinch up but Manson circles away and keeps his distance.
Manson wants to counter with a clinch but Murdock pushes him away.
Manson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock connects with a jab.
Manson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Murdock drops Manson with a beautiful combination! Manson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murdock is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Manson is rocked!
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manson is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manson seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Manson moves out of range.
Manson wants to counter with a clinch but Murdock pushes him away.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Manson circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manson doesn't seem bothered though.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manson misses with a kick to the body.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##TD2#
Manson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock is looking for a sweep.
Manson prevents Murdock from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murdock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murdock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Murdock's face as Manson controls the position.
Manson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murdock is trying to escape the position but Manson is controlling the position.
Manson cracks Murdock with a big elbow.
Murdock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manson prevents Murdock from escaping the position.
Manson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Manson controls the position.#T3##SUB2#
Manson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murdock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manson but great work by Murdock.
Manson is not content to let Murdock control the position.
Manson is holding Murdock down, trying to stall.
Murdock working away.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
Manson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Murdock is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murdock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Murdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murdock's guard. #REVB#
Murdock is looking to stand back up but Manson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Murdock.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.
Charlie Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tank Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murdock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Murdock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson looks winded!
Hitta tries to land a leg kick but Manson saw it coming and moves away.
Manson throws out a counter right but Hitta avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hitta has knocked Manson down with a huge combo! Hitta steps away and waves a wobbly Manson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.
Hitta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hitta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manson sprawls well. Manson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitta gets slowly back to his feet.
Manson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hitta.
Manson motions for Hitta to come forward. Manson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hitta fails with a takedown attempt.
Manson's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hard Hitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hitta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manson defends well and Hitta ends up having to push Manson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Manson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manson shoots in but Hitta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manson pinned against the cage. Manson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manson checks a low kick from Hitta.
Hitta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2##CL#
Hitta clinches up against the cage.
Hitta jumps guard but Manson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hitta blocking some punches.
Hitta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manson.
A shot in the inside from Hitta.
Hitta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitta cracks Manson with a nice body shot.
Manson is pressed up against the cage. Hitta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manson down to the mat. Manson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Manson shoots in and bounces Hitta off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Hitta trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Hitta is looking to stand up but Manson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Hitta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manson scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hitta wants to sweep here but Manson controlling him for the moment.
Manson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitta shoots in looking for a takedown. Manson tries to sprawl out of it but Hitta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manson fails with the takedown.
Hitta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hard Hitta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hitta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hitta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitta has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Manson moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson has Hitta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hitta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Manson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Hitta throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hitta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manson throws a series of punches but Hitta avoids them all with ease.
Hitta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitta sets himself, and Manson steps forward looking for the clinch! Hitta avoids it this time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Manson.
Nice sprawl there from Manson as Hitta shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hard Hitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitta.
Hitta scores with the left hand. Manson knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Hitta.
Hitta tries to bum rush Manson with a series of wild strikes but Manson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Hitta.
#CL2#
Manson clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hitta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manson takes one to the side of the head.
Hitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Hitta is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Manson rushes Hitta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hitta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?
Hitta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hitta is trying to break the clinch but Manson is controlling him.#BC#
Hitta manages to break the clinch.
Hard Hitta is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitta tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hitta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hitta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Hitta dips to his left and cracks Manson with an uppercut!#CL#
Hitta forces Manson back against the cage and clinches.
Hitta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hitta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitta shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
That's time! Hitta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manson dodges the punch combination from Hitta.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Hitta counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Hitta throws a head kick that misses.
Hitta scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manson tries to counter with a clinch but Hitta shakes him off and moves away.
Hitta cracks a nice hook into Manson's ribs.
Hitta throws a head kick that misses.
Manson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Hitta. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hard Hitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manson.
Hitta tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.
Hitta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manson circles away quickly and effectively.
Manson dives in and grabs Hitta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes down on Manson's head and hops out.
Hitta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
As Manson looks to move away, Hitta throws a big counter combo but Manson just gets out of the way.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hitta as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Manson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitta.
Hitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson scores with punches from side control.
Manson cracks Hitta with a big elbow.
Manson taking a break here but Hitta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hitta pushes Manson off looking to stand but Manson dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Manson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hitta is trying to stand up here but Manson is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hitta looking for submissions off his back.
Manson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Manson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hitta as he works his way to full guard.
Hitta working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson shoots in and drives through. Hitta sprawls well.
Hitta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Charlie Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hard Hitta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Hitta rushes Manson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hard Hitta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hard Hitta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvador goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Salvador darts in and clinches Manson up against the cage.
Salvador wants to break free but Manson has control.
Salvador is trying to pull guard but Manson has him pressed against the cage.
Manson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvador pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvador throws an elbow that misses.
Salvador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Salvador clinches with his opponent.
Salvador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Charlie Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Salvador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salvador wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salvador misses with a body punch.
Salvador can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Manson blocks the elbow strike.
Salvador fails to pull guard.
Salvador looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Salvador's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salvador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salvador jabs at Manson's body.
Salvador scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Salvador. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvador.
Salvador throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Salvador is looking to clinch.
Salvador is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Salvador.
Salvador misses with a series of wild punches.
Salvador scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvador misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salvador lands with a nice combination. Manson backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Salvador 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. Salvador is in Manson's guard.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet.
Manson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Salvador is looking to work some ground and pound but Manson has wrist control.
Salvador tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
Salvador keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salvador wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvador tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Salvador. Those never looked like landing.
Salvador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvador wants to clinch.
Salvador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manson swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvador.
Salvador throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
Salvador tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
Manson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvador is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Salvador dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Salvador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manson is fending him off so far but Salvador persists. Nope, Manson circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvador has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick misses from Salvador.
Manson avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Manson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salvador misses with a takedown attempt - Manson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvador lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvador should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Salvador moves into the clinch successfully.
Manson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Charlie Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Salvador.
Salvador is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salvador throws an elbow that misses.
Salvador fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salvador wants to break free but Manson has control.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
Salvador wants a takedown but no success here.
Manson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salvador smiles and moves away.
Freddie Salvador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Salvador.
#T2#
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvador avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salvador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salvador is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Salvador. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvador.
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson moves forwards but Salvador connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvador fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Manson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Salvador decides to pull guard.
Manson passes Salvador's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salvador is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvador avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvador is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Salvador defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador is staying active underneath Manson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Salvador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Salvador lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manson circles away quickly and effectively.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salvador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Salvador tries to counter it with a takedown but Manson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Manson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador tries to land a front kick but Manson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salvador lunges at Manson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manson's hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Manson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvador.#T1#
Salvador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manson's waist but Manson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvador off to one side.
Manson stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvador. Salvador gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Manson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvador.
Charlie Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Salvador.
Manson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Manson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvador. #TD#
Manson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Manson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manson postures up.
Freddie Salvador is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Salvador.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Salvador is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manson wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvador shoots in looking for a takedown. Manson tries to sprawl out of it but Salvador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Manson clinches. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salvador jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manson walks away with a smile on his face. Salvador gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manson swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvador.
Manson blocks a head kick by Salvador.
Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for Salvador on that attempt.
Charlie Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvador looks to land a combination but Manson avoids it well.
Manson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Manson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manson tries for a takedown but Salvador manages to get underhooks.
Charlie Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvador avoiding damage as Manson throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddie Salvador.
I've got Salvador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Salvador!
A very excited looking Freddie Salvador made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Harambe works the jab nicely.
Manson slips a jab from Harambe.
Manson wants to clinch up but Harambe keeps it at a distance.
Harambe avoids the head kick by Manson.
A quick step to the side and Harambe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harold Harambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson with the counter takedown but Harambe avoids it easily.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Harambe pushes him off.
Harambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harambe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harambe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harambe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harambe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manson fails with the takedown.
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!
Harambe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manson's hands.
The crowd cheers as Harambe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manson doesn't seem phased though.
Harambe slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Harambe lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harambe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson tries to clinch but Harambe moves away
and Harambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson looks winded!
Manson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harambe throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Harold Harambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manson.
Harambe lands with an overhand left.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but Harambe gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage. #KD#
Harambe catches Manson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Manson to the canvas!
Manson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harambe looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Harambe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harambe wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harambe trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harambe controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Harambe lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Harambe. Beautiful body shot.
Manson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Manson's head.
Manson shoots and misses
and Harambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harambe lands a nice shot that snaps Manson's head back.
Harambe lands an overhand right.
Harambe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harambe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harambe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harambe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Harambe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harambe digs a good hook to Manson's body.
Manson wants to clinch.
Harambe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harambe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harambe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Manson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harambe swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Harambe scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harambe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Harambe stuns Manson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harambe as he avoids it easily.
Harambe scores with a body shot.
Manson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harambe counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson takes one to the chin there.
Manson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Manson's head.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Harambe stuffs the takedown.
Harold Harambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manson.
A punch lands to the side of Manson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Harambe connects with the punch.
Harambe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
Manson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Manson is rocked!
Manson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harambe digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.
Manson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manson is still on wobbly legs! Can Harambe finish him?
Harambe swinging wildly here.
Manson seems to have recovered his senses.
Harold Harambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harambe lands a right hook to the body.
Manson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harold Harambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Harambe counter with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harambe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manson. Manson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harambe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Harambe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Manson.
Manson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harambe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manson scrambles back to his feet.
Harambe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harambe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harambe.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harambe pinned against the cage. Harambe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Harambe misses the target.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Harambe.
Manson fails with the takedown
and Harambe counters with a nice uppercut.
Harambe connects with a looping right hand.
Manson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harambe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
Harambe throws an off balance right hand
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson throws a head kick but Harambe moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Harambe. #T4#
Manson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harambe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harambe moves out of range of the body kick.
Manson shoots in and drives through. Harambe sprawls well.
It looked like Harambe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harambe connects with the punch.
Manson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harambe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harambe. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harambe misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Manson with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Harambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Harambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harambe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Manson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harambe avoids it really well and circles away.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Harambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manson with a poor takedown
and Harambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Harambe lands.
Harambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harambe is just out of range.
No luck for Manson with that takedown attempt.
Harold Harambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Manson.#T1#
Harambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harambe cracks Manson with a good jab.
Harambe lands a lovely overhand right.
Harambe scores with a body shot.
Harambe punishes Manson's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson shoots in but Harambe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harambe lands a two punch combo.
Manson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harambe scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Manson misses with a hook
and Harambe counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Harambe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Harambe - just one landing.
Harambe throws out a powerful jab.
Harambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Harold Harambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Harambe pushes him off.
Harambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?
Manson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harambe works Manson's body with a nice hook.
Harambe scores with a jab. Manson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harambe as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Harambe scores with a nice right hand.
Harambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Manson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Harambe lands with a shot to the body.
Harambe scores with a jab.
Harambe with a jab.
A jab from Harambe does it's job there.
Manson fails with the takedown.#T4#
Harambe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Manson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harambe is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Harambe circles away and we're back to standing.
Harambe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harambe throws a combination. Manson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harambe scores with a three punch combo!
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Harambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manson in his tracks.
Manson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harambe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manson misses with a kick to the body
and Harambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Charlie Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson misses with a hook to the body
and Harambe counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Harambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harambe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Harambe!
Harold Harambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
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Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Manson misses with a head kick.
Harambe fails with a takedown attempt.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harambe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harambe digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harambe enables Manson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harambe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manson trying to control but Harambe is working from the bottom.
Harambe looking to control but Manson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harambe wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Manson is trying to control the action in half guard but Harambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manson wants to stand but Harambe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Manson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harambe wants to get back to full guard but Manson has passed into side control.
Manson trying to control the action but Harambe is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Manson.#SUB#
Manson tries for a kimura but Harambe is defending well.
Harambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manson wants to control but Harambe is keeping him busy. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Harambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harambe, which made it look bad.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Harambe looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Harambe shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Harambe throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Manson throws a series of punches but Harambe moves out of range.
Harambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Harambe closes the distance and pushes Manson back into the cage.
Manson has Harambe pushed against the cage.
Manson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harambe managing to block the knees to the body from Manson.
Harambe can't get the takedown.
Harambe stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Manson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson takes a swing at Harambe's ribcage but misses.
As Manson backs off Harambe throws a huge counter combo but Manson manages to avoid it all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harambe is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Harambe circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Harambe clinches with his opponent.
Manson is trying to drag Harambe to the mat but Harambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Harambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harambe's efforts to push away.
Manson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harambe walks away with a smile on his face. Manson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Harambe closes the distance and clinches.
Manson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harambe works on Manson's body with a couple of short punches.
Manson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manson is defending well.
Harambe effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Harambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Harambe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Harambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manson moves out of range as Harambe throws a body kick.
Harambe dives in for a single leg takedown but Manson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Harambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harambe shoots in but no luck this time.
Harambe shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Manson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson is pushing down on Harambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Manson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manson winds up and cracks Harambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Manson controlling the action here.
Harambe wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson is taking a breather. Harambe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Manson. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manson wants to finish this one by submission but Harambe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Manson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harold Harambe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manson goes for a double leg but Harambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harambe continues to drive forward.
Harambe darts in looking for a takedown but Manson gets double underhooks and turns Harambe into the cage.
Manson blocks a head kick by Harambe.
Harambe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manson's waist but Manson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harambe off to one side.
Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harambe circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Harambe with the counter takedown but Manson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Harambe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson. #T1#
Manson throws a low kick but Harambe avoids it.#TD2#
Harambe 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. Harambe is in Manson's guard.#SUB#
Harambe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Manson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harambe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Manson pulls down on the head and he's put Harambe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charlie Manson!
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