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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 18 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Joteel rushes Manson and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Manson pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joteel controls the pace.
Manson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Manson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joteel stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joteel trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Joteel stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Manson keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass. #T2#
Joteel is stalling in the full guard.
Joteel looking to pass the guard.
Joteel stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Joteel won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T3#
Manson is controlling Joteel's posture.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
Joteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joteel pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T5#
Manson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Joteel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but Manson defending well.
Joteel prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Manson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Manson
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Manson trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) Manson
Manson trying to control the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manson's guard. #SUB2#
Joteel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manson. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (5) vs (2) Manson
Joteel trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Joteel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joteel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manson wants to control but Joteel postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee asks Joteel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joteel prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Joteel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Manson prevents Joteel from moving into mount.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
Manson is trying to control Joteel's posture but Joteel avoids it.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but Manson defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Manson with the active half guard here but Joteel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (8) vs (2) Manson
Manson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Joteel is trying to get an arm triangle but Manson is defending well.
The referee asks Joteel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joteel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Joteel just content to control the position. #T11#
Manson tries to bench press Joteel off him but Joteel keeps the position.
Manson is still trying to improve position.
Joteel controls the position.
Joteel trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
Joteel working away.#T12#
Manson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Joteel stalls from top position.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Joteel happy to just control the position for now.
Joteel wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joteel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manson, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Manson sneaks back into half guard.
Joteel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manson! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (11) vs (2) Manson
Joteel looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Manson tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Manson is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joteel pulls his head out easily.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Manson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (11) vs (4) Manson
And that's the end of the fight!
Joteel takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Jacque Joteel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 16 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Joteel rushes Manson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Joteel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joteel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Manson to keep the fight standing.
Joteel is trying to pull guard but Manson has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Manson is trying to trip Joteel. He has hold of a leg but Joteel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Manson
Manson preventing the sweep.
Joteel trying to control the position.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Manson is looking to pass into half guard but Joteel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joteel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) Manson
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #T1#
Joteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (4) Manson
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (2) vs (7) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Joteel is trying to work for a sweep but Manson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Joteel (2) vs (9) Manson
Joteel is trying desperately to improve position.
Manson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Joteel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (2) vs (12) Manson#SUB2#
Manson working for the choke.
Joteel is keeping busy.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
Joteel is keeping busy.
#T4#
Joteel wants to escape the position.
Manson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Manson is trying to stick to Joteel's back but Joteel is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joteel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (12) Manson
Joteel trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joteel won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T5#
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Manson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (14) Manson
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Joteel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (14) Manson
Manson trying to control the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Joteel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel is really struggling to control Manson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Joteel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (16) Manson
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson controlling from the top position.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Manson content to stall in guard here.
Manson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joteel's guard. #T8#
Manson wants to pass to mount but Joteel is defending the position.
Manson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (6) vs (19) Manson#SUB2#
Manson looking to secure an arm triangle but Joteel defends it well.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Joteel is looking to improve his position but Manson isn't that keen on the idea.
Joteel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Joteel wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Joteel trying to get back to full guard but Manson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (6) vs (22) Manson
Manson prevents Joteel from getting the reversal.
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Manson is looking to work his way around to Joteel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manson trying to control but Joteel is having none of it. #T10#
Joteel can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Manson fails to take his opponent's back.
Joteel tries to control the position but Manson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (6) vs (25) Manson#SUB2#
Manson has managed to slip his arm under Joteel's chin. This could be all over... yep, Joteel is tapping out! Submission win for Manson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 26 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Manson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Manson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (0) Merlin
Manson passes into half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Manson is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage.
Manson trying to advance position but Merlin counters by regaining guard.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (2) Merlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson looking to control.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (2) Merlin#T1#
Merlin wants to control but Manson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manson is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it.
Merlin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #T2#
Manson trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away. #SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merlin is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it. #T3##SUB#
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it.
Merlin moves into full guard.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (4) Merlin
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Manson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manson gets full guard.
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manson's guard.
Merlin stalling. #T6#
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson struggling a bit here.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin controlling the position. #T7#
Manson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manson is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Merlin taking a breather here. #T8#
Merlin trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manson trying to remain calm as Merlin controls from the top position.#T9#
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Manson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (4) vs (12) Merlin
Manson tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Manson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T10#
Merlin tries to control but Manson wriggling away.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manson is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Merlin tries to control but Manson wriggling away.
Manson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Manson working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Merlin looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manson is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Manson can't escape the position.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
It looks like Merlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 12 to 4.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.#TD#
Manson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle here but Ignatowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Manson blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controls the position.#T1#
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) Manson
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Manson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
I've been told that Manson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Manson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.
Manson is looking to pass Ignatowski's guard but actually Ignatowski recovers to full guard.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Manson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Manson is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Manson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 12 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Joteel forces Manson back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Joteel pulls Manson into guard.
Joteel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson passes into half guard.
Joteel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joteel has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though.
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manson passes Joteel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Manson is pressing down on Joteel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joteel is holding on for now.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson is looking to advance position but Joteel won't allow it.
Joteel wants to sweep but Manson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (3) Manson
Joteel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like Manson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Manson trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel manages to get back to half guard.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Manson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working.
Manson is thwarting Joteel's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Manson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg. #T4#
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working.
Manson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (6) Manson
Manson controlling the position easily from mount.
Manson can't control as he wanted to and Joteel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Joteel trying to control here.
Manson is trying to control. Joteel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Joteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joteel.#SUB#
Joteel working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Manson wants to work for an arm triangle but Joteel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joteel is not content to let Manson control the position.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Manson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manson is controlling the pace.
Joteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joteel.#T7#
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Joteel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manson passes Joteel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Manson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (9) Manson
Joteel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Joteel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Manson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manson preventing the sweep.
Manson forces his way into half guard.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (12) Manson#SUB2#
Manson working for a guillotine from mount but Joteel is in no mood to give up.
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Joteel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Joteel has given up his back here. Will Manson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (0) vs (15) Manson
Well, with Manson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Joteel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Joteel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Joteel is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Joteel showing good submission defense here.
Joteel turns into Manson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (15) Manson
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joteel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Joteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Manson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
#T13##SUB2#
Manson working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson looking to control.
Joteel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joteel won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Manson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joteel is aware though and is defending well.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T14#
Joteel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Manson looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
#SUB2#
Manson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joteel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (17) Manson
Manson wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manson wins on points by 17 to 2.
Charles Manson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joteel tries to clinch up but Manson circles away and keeps his distance.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joteel sprawls and moves away.
Joteel tries to clinch #TD#
and Manson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manson. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (0) Joteel#SUB2#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Manson passes Joteel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard but Manson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (0) Joteel
Manson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
Manson wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Manson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (8) vs (0) Joteel#SUB#
Manson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joteel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manson keeps control of the position as Joteel tries to break free.
#SUB#
Manson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Joteel has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Manson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Joteel taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Manson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
An out of breath Charles Manson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
wp 14
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Manson
Manson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignatowski is now in half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Manson wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Manson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manson! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T2#
Manson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Manson controlling the position for now.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Manson#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Manson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #T5#
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (0) Manson#T6#
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (17) vs (0) Manson
Manson is keeping busy.
Manson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Manson tries to break free.
Manson is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
Manson is really stuck here.
#T8#
Manson turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Manson
Manson won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) Manson
Manson is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9##SUB2#
Manson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manson. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (2) Manson
Manson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (24) vs (2) Manson
Ignatowski tries to control but Manson wriggling away.
Manson is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski trying to control but Manson is having none of it.
Manson wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manson is holding on tight.
#T11#
Manson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (27) vs (2) Manson
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Manson tries to break free.
What can Manson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manson is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manson turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Manson#T13#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski seems keen to control Manson's posture.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has Manson pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski pulls Manson in close to his closed guard and prevents Manson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 12
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt - Manson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manson with the counter takedown but Rodriquez avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manson. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Manson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manson wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Manson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriquez is defending well.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Manson tries for a kimura but Rodriquez is defending well.
Rodriquez regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Manson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manson is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Manson
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (4) Manson
Manson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (8) Manson#T3##SUB2#
Rodriquez fending off the submission attempt from Manson. #SUB2#
Rodriquez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Manson wants to control the position but Rodriquez frees himself and scrambles - Manson manages to regain control in side control.
Rodriquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Rodriquez is not content to let Manson control the position.
Manson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh. Rodriquez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (8) Manson
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Manson 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Manson wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T6##SUB2#
Manson working for submissions but it's allowed Rodriquez to get to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Manson is trying to control but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (8) Manson
Manson wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez tries to control but Manson wriggling away. #T7#
Manson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manson tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Manson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (8) Manson
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Manson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Manson is keeping busy.
Manson wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez avoiding Manson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Manson has hold of Rodriquez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rodriquez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Manson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rodriquez throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Manson jumps into guard, dragging Jafar to the mat.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Manson has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Jafar postures up.
#SUB2#
Manson working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.#SUB2#
Manson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jafar has passed into half guard!
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Manson
Jafar controls the position.#T2#
Jafar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jafar's best efforts.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Jafar prevents Manson from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Manson is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.#T4#
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (3) vs (2) Manson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Jafar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (5) vs (2) Manson
Manson wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Manson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
Manson working for submissions but it's allowed Jafar to get to half guard.
Manson trying to control here.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Manson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manson is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Manson has control of Jafar's left arm, preventing Jafar from doing any damage.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Jafar prevents Manson from improving his position.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jafar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jafar trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Jafar is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Manson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.#SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T11#
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jafar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Manson's body to avoid the submission. Manson has instead reached around Jafar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Manson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Manson gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee wants a takedown.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.#TD#
Manson pulls guard effortlessly.
Manson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Manson is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (0) vs (3) Lee
Manson prevents Lee from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls the position.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson wants to control but Lee postures up.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee controlling the position. #T2#
Manson looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Manson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee controlling the position well here. Manson rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Manson tries to escape the position.
Lee not allowing Manson to control his hands. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee avoiding Manson 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee controlling from the back.
Manson breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (8) Lee
Manson wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Manson is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (10) Lee#T4##SUB#
Manson working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (2) vs (13) Lee
Manson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lee easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (2) vs (15) Lee
Manson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (2) vs (18) Lee
Manson can't escape the position.
#T5#
Manson trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Manson is really stuck here.
Lee gets his hands free as Manson looks to control.
Lee controls the action.
Manson tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Manson is really stuck here.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.
Lee biding his time, controlling Manson. #T6#
Manson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (18) Lee
Manson is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Lee won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (23) Lee
Manson regains half guard.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Lee wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manson working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (26) Lee
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (29) Lee#T10#
Manson is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Manson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manson struggling a bit here.
Manson sneaks back into half guard.
Manson wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T11#
Lee not doing much here.
Lee prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson trying to control but Lee postures up.
Manson is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (32) Lee#T12#
Manson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (4) vs (34) Lee
Manson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (4) vs (37) Lee
Manson is in bad spot here.
#T13#
I would not like to be Manson right now.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee gets his hands free as Manson looks to control.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manson doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
Manson just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manson turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (6) vs (37) Lee
Manson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (9) vs (37) Lee
Manson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson in the domination position with Lee hanging on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 37 to 9.
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bremner tries to clinch up.
Manson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bremner. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet.
Bremner dives in and grabs Manson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manson pushes down on Bremner's head and hops out.#CL2#
Bremner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bremner wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Bremner.
Bremner looking for a takedown.
Bremner is working for takedown but Manson is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Bremner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manson (0) vs (2) Bremner
Manson keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Manson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (2) Bremner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.
Manson pushes down on Bremner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Bremner is trying to maintain the position but Manson is very close to passing his half guard.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it. #SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
Manson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Bremner prevents Manson from taking his back.
Manson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bremner is trying to escape the mount but Manson keeps good control and instead manages to take Bremner's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manson (8) vs (2) Bremner#SUB#
Bremner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Manson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bremner is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Tidd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Tidd is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson wants to sweep here but Tidd controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Manson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tidd defends it easily.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd content to stall in guard here.
Tidd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tidd is fighting to break Manson's control of his arms but Manson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tidd defends well.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tidd trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Tidd is pushing down on Manson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tidd has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tidd is trying to work for a kimura but Manson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Tidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tidd wants to pass to mount but Manson is defending the position.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Manson pushes a forearm under Tidd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tidd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Manson
Morrison Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Morrison Jr. is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Manson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison Jr. is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Manson is controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.#T2#
Manson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Manson
My spies in ALPHA-1 Performance Center inform me that Manson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (2) Manson
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Morrison Jr. sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson is trying is best to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Manson defends it. #T5#
Manson wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well.
Morrison Jr. looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control. Manson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
Manson is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Manson is defending the position.
Manson wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Manson defends it. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Manson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
Morrison Jr. uses his free foot to push down on Manson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manson. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Manson
Morrison Jr. wants to take Manson's back but he can't do it this time.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Manson wriggling away. #T9#
Manson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Manson is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Manson is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Manson prevents Morrison Jr. from taking his back.
Manson working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Manson is now in Morrison Jr.'s guard. A big mistake from Morrison Jr. there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (4) Manson
Morrison Jr. trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Manson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (7) Manson
Manson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morrison Jr.'s legs.
Morrison Jr. is being controlled here.
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a sweep but Manson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (9) Manson#T12#
Morrison Jr. manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Manson sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Morrison Jr. moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Manson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manson postures up.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. working for submissions but it's allowed Manson to get to half guard.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (9) Manson
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Morrison Jr. gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manson defends well and Fiso ends up having to push Manson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Manson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fiso regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Manson
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manson defends it easily.
Manson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is controlling Manson's posture.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Manson has moved into half guard.
Manson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Manson content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Manson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fiso to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fiso pulls down on the head and he's put Manson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malaki Fiso!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Saldini doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
Manson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saldini sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saldini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Manson (0) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is not content to let Saldini control the position. #T1#
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manson is letting Saldini control him for a moment.
Manson is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Manson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini is staying tight to Manson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saldini takes a little break here. Manson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Saldini wants to control for a moment but Manson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well.
Manson is trying to maintain the position but Saldini is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Manson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (4) Saldini
Manson controlling from the top position. #T6#
Saldini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass. #T7#
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini wants to control the position but Manson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Saldini is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Manson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Manson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (4) Saldini#T9#
Manson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saldini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (8) vs (4) Saldini#T10#
Saldini turns into Manson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (8) vs (6) Saldini
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Saldini trying to move into half guard but instead Manson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (10) vs (6) Saldini
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saldini tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Manson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well,Manson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.
Saldini is controlling Manson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
Manson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
#T14#
Saldini keeping control of the position.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manson takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Charles Manson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jan shoots in looking for a takedown but Manson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson feinted with a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jan 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.
Jan has a takedown stuffed.
Manson tries to counter with a takedown but Jan is quick to defend against it.
Jan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jan with a poor takedown #TD#
and Manson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (0) Jan
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.#SUB2#
Jan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manson defends well.
Manson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Jan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manson escapes and throws Jan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (0) Jan
Manson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Jan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jan is looking to get back to full guard here but Manson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (8) vs (0) Jan
Manson controlling from side mount.
Jan wants to control but Manson postures up.#T3#
Jan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jan is trying to improve his position.
Manson happy to just control the position for now.
Jan 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.
Jan is trying to control Manson's posture but Manson avoids it. #T4#
Jan looking for a sweep but Manson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (10) vs (0) Jan
Jan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manson takes Jan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (13) vs (0) Jan
Jan is trying to break free.
Jan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jan's body.
#T5#
Jan can't escape the position.
Manson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Manson has the hooks in. Jan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jan keeps trying to improve his position.
Manson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jan trying to control the position but Manson manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Manson controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Manson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Jan tries to roll but Manson sticks to his back.
Manson has good solid back control here.
Manson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jan for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Jan can't escape the position.
Jan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Manson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Manson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (16) vs (0) Jan
A lull in the action here as Manson stalls from top position.
Jan is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jan being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Jan is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jan looking for a sweep but Manson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (18) vs (0) Jan
Jan tries to lock up and control but Manson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Manson controlling the pace for now.
Jan tries to hold on but Manson postures up.
Jan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Manson is staying active.
Manson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manson avoids the attempt from Jan to control.
Jan working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Manson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (21) vs (0) Jan
Jan wants to control his opponent's hands but Manson gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Manson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jan holding on to Manson's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T12#
Manson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jan doesn't escape.
Jan trying to control but not successfully.
Jan tries to escape but Manson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Manson gets his hands free as Jan looks to control.
Manson is hanging on to Jan's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Jan right now.
#T13#
Jan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Manson controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Manson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Manson keeps control of the position.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Jan trying to control the hands but Manson won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Manson gets his hands free as Jan looks to control.
Manson is hanging on to Jan's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manson takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
An out of breath Charles Manson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gardet gets a clinch.
Gardet tries to pull guard but Manson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Manson drags the fight down to the ground.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gardet wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet is pushing down on Manson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gardet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gardet is looking to advance position but Manson won't allow it.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Gardet has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (3) vs (0) Manson
Gardet forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (6) vs (0) Manson#SUB#
Gardet is looking for the choke from the back position but Manson is controlling his hands well.
Manson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gardet is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Manson won't allow Gardet to pass to mount.
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (9) vs (0) Manson
Gardet advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (11) vs (0) Manson
Gardet looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Gardet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manson is looking to escape.
Manson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet pushing down on Manson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardet wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T4##SUB2#
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardet defends well.
Manson keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Gardet pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardet trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardet is really struggling to control Manson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Gardet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (14) vs (0) Manson
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gardet's best efforts.
Gardet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gardet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (17) vs (0) Manson#T6#
Gardet looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson can't escape the position.
Manson prevents Gardet from taking his back.
Gardet forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (20) vs (0) Manson
Gardet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manson.#T7#
Gardet wants to control the position but Manson frees himself and scrambles - Gardet manages to regain control in side control.
Gardet wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardet wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #T8#
Gardet slows the pace down.
Gardet tries to advance to mount but Manson denies him.
Manson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardet advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (22) vs (0) Manson
Manson is looking to improve his position but Gardet isn't that keen on the idea.
Manson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manson stops Gardet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Gardet moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (25) vs (0) Manson
Gardet doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (25) vs (2) Manson
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardet (29) vs (2) Manson#SUB#
Manson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Manson fending off the submission attempt from Gardet.
Gardet tries to keep control of the position but Manson is staying busy.
Manson rolls, trying to escape but Gardet keeps control of the position.
Gardet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manson.
Manson rolls, trying to escape but Gardet keeps control of the position.
#T11##SUB#
Gardet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manson breaks Gardet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (29) vs (4) Manson
Gardet keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Gardet is trying to keep Manson in close.
Manson trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson stands and throws Gardet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (29) vs (7) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardet tries to bench press Manson off him but Manson keeps the position. #T13#
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Gardet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in ALPHA Performance Center inform me that Manson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14#
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working.
Gardet is trying to control Manson's posture but Manson avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson trying to control the position but Gardet is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet takes the fight on points by 29 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sacha Gardet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Krawlee takes the fight into the clinch.
Manson is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Manson successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Manson trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Manson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krawlee looking to control but Manson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
#SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krawlee is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Krawlee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Manson is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T2#
Manson is keen to just control but Krawlee is a slippery customer.
Krawlee won't allow Manson to pass to mount.
Krawlee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manson (2) vs (4) Krawlee
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Manson from escaping the position.
#T3#
Krawlee controls the position.
Manson can't escape the position.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Krawlee has got his arm under Manson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Manson has spun round into Krawlee's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (4) Krawlee
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Krawlee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (6) Krawlee#T4#
Krawlee stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krawlee passes into half guard.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #T5#
Krawlee content to control rather than advance.
Manson is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Manson tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Krawlee is controlling the pace.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg. #T7#
Krawlee content to control rather than advance.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Krawlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Manson wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily.
Krawlee wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
#T9#
Krawlee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manson wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking to control Krawlee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Krawlee is taking a breather. Manson 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.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Krawlee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Krawlee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krawlee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (9) Krawlee#T12#
Manson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Krawlee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krawlee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working. #T13#
Manson seems a little lost for a moment, as Krawlee dominates the positioning.
Manson looking for a sweep but Krawlee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (4) vs (11) Krawlee
Krawlee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Manson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Manson (4) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee is trying to stick to Manson's back but Manson is turning into Krawlee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krawlee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Manson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (6) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Manson controlling from the top position.
Krawlee pulls Manson in to control the position.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 14 to 6.
Kreepee Krawlee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Manson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Manson pulls guard successfully.
Jan passes Manson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jan is controlling the pace.
Jan prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (0) Jan#T1#
Jan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jan is pulling down on Manson's head. It's preventing any offense from Manson, at least for the moment.
Jan trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Jan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now.
Jan working a defensive guard but Manson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (0) Jan#SUB#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manson gets to mount! Jan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (7) vs (0) Jan#T3#
Manson looking to control but Jan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (7) vs (2) Jan#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.
Manson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Manson is trying to maintain the position but Jan is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily.
Jan prevents Manson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well.
Jan is trying to control. Manson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Jan is looking to advance position but Manson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manson (11) vs (2) Jan
Jan tries to reverse the position but Manson maintains control.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
Jan is controlling an arm, preventing Manson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Jan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manson controlling the position easily from mount.
Manson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manson (14) vs (2) Jan
Jan staying busy and making it hard for Manson to control. #T8#
Manson controls the position.
Jan trying to control the position but Manson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jan can't escape the position.
Manson tries to keep control of the position but Jan is staying busy.
Jan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jan working to try and regain half guard.
Manson wants to take Jan's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Manson moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (17) vs (2) Jan
Manson doesn't have the hooks in and Jan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (17) vs (4) Jan#SUB#
Manson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (17) vs (7) Jan#SUB2#
Jan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jan but great work by Manson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manson (21) vs (7) Jan
Manson taking a break here but Jan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Manson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (24) vs (7) Jan#T10#
Jan is controlling an arm, preventing Manson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manson looking to take Jan's back but Jan rolls and after a scramble, Jan ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Jan to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (24) vs (9) Jan#SUB#
Manson has his foot on Jan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jan works his way back into a safe position though.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (26) vs (9) Jan
Manson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Manson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jan tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.#T12#
Jan is staying active underneath Manson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Manson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jan is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Manson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (29) vs (9) Jan
Manson controlling the pace for now.
Jan wants to hold on but Manson pushes him away.
Manson wants to take Jan's back but he can't do it this time.
Manson trying to control but Jan is having none of it. #T14##SUB#
Manson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jan has worked his arm free - good work by Jan!
Jan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manson's best efforts.
Manson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (32) vs (9) Jan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Manson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (34) vs (9) Jan
And that's the end of the fight!
Manson takes the fight on points by 34 to 9.
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacheco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pacheco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Manson decides to pull guard.
Manson pulls Pacheco in to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Manson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pacheco is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Manson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pacheco is looking to defend but Manson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pacheco! Manson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pacheco taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Manson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Manson has locked up a guillotine! Manson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Por Pramuk is holding on here and Manson must be using up a lot of energy. Por Pramuk has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Manson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CWC 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Manson rushes Humpdywonk and presses him up against the cage.
Humpdywonk jumps guard but Manson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Humpdywonk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Manson moves into range and clinches up with Humpdywonk.
Humpdywonk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Humpdywonk.#TD#
Manson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Manson (4) vs (0) Humpdywonk
Humpdywonk tries to improve position but can't.
Manson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (6) vs (0) Humpdywonk
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Humpdywonk is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manson working for a guillotine from mount but Humpdywonk is in no mood to give up.
Manson wants to take Humpdywonk's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Humpdywonk is working to get back to half guard.
Manson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (9) vs (0) Humpdywonk
We've been hearing good reports from Manson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I really don't envy Humpdywonk right now.
#SUB#
Manson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Humpdywonk taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
A very excited looking Charles Manson 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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Event:
HFC 108 - McGuire vs Krylov
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Manson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Branko has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Manson manages to pull guard.
Manson keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Branko forces his way into half guard.
Manson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Branko is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manson sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is thwarting Manson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Branko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
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 is in trouble now - Branko has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Branko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Manson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Branko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manson regains half guard.#SUB#
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manson is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Branko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branko postures up.
Branko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manson tries to buck Branko off but Branko is having none of it.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Branko but great work by Manson.
Branko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Manson working a defensive guard here.
Branko looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Branko has gone for a leg lock! Manson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Manson pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
Manson misses with a hook. Branko ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Manson.
Branko walks into a stiff left hand from Manson.
Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Branko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manson tries to avoid it but Branko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manson to the ground. Manson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manson sprawls well. Manson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Branko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manson's guard.#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Branko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
Manson manages to get to full guard.
Branko postures up.
#SUB#
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard. #REVB#
Branko keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Manson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Branko has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though.
Manson forces his way into half guard.
Manson is keen to just control but Branko is a slippery customer.
Manson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Branko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manson has passed into half guard!
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Manson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Branko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Branko saw that one coming.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Manson is quick to defend against it.
Manson lands a body shot.
Manson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manson. Branko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Branko is not content to let Manson control the position.
Branko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Manson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Branko!
Manson raining down shots from the mount!
Manson trying to control but Branko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Branko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Branko is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Branko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Branko has given up his back here. Will Manson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
My spies in ALPHA Performance Center inform me that Manson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Branko can't escape the position.
Branko is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Manson tightening his grip on Branko, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Branko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Branko tries to escape but Manson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Branko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manson.
Branko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Branko wants to escape the position.
Branko prevents Manson from getting a body triangle.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Manson working for a choke but Branko is defending well.
Branko wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Branko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Manson doesn't have the hooks in and Branko manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Manson!
Charles Manson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 98 - Tai Kung vs Petrov
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kock gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kock wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kock pulls Manson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kock working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kock slips under a jab.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
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.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Kock is looking for a sweep. Manson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kock is not content to let Manson control the position.#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kock wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Kock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Manson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Manson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manson wants to pass to mount but Kock is defending the position.
Kock is looking to get back to full guard here but Manson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Manson working away.
Kock tries to buck Manson off but Manson is having none of it.#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 is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kock!
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kock holds on for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Manson works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Manson. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Manson down.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Manson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Manson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Kock as Manson shoots in.
Manson misses the jab.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson connects with a jab.
Manson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson avoids the body shot from Kock.
Manson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kock backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson fails with the takedown.#T1#
Manson lands a head shot.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kock.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock connects with the punch.
Manson misses with a jab to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Manson misses.
Manson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Manson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Nice uppercut lands for Kock. That snapped Manson's head back.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Manson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kock wants it to stay on the feet.
Kock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kock's head.#T3#
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kock, which made it look bad.
Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manson.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Manson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manson throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Manson tries for a takedown but Kock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manson thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Kock. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Kock. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock slips a straight right by Manson.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Manson. Those never looked like landing.
Manson thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manson misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manson.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Kock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Kock is looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick lands for Kock.
#T1#
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kock defends well and Manson ends up having to push Kock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson blocks the body kick.
Kock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manson throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Kock moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manson, as that shot connected.
Manson throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock blocks a jab.#T2#
Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Kock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manson.
Kock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kock is looking to wear down Manson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Manson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock scores with a punch to the head.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Manson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock blocks a jab.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.#TD2#
Manson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kock on his heels. He'll look to pass Kock's guard now, I'm sure.
Manson trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Manson.
I think Manson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Manson blocks a head kick by Rambo.
#TD#
Manson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it. #T1##SUB#
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manson is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Manson is looking to pass Rambo's guard but actually Rambo recovers to full guard.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manson is taking a breather. Rambo 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.#SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Rambo is trying to stand.
Manson stalling. #T3#
Manson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Rambo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manson. #T4#
Manson fails to take his opponent's back.
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Manson has control of Rambo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rambo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manson content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rambo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manson fails with the takedown
and Rambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rambo to score with a decent uppercut.
Rambo stalks Manson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manson's face. Manson staggers backwards, shaken.
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Rambo is out of range.
Rambo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Manson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Rambo takes one on the button.
Manson blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Manson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rambo swivels and escapes.
Manson throws a shot to the body.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rambo connects with a high kick.
John Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manson's head backwards.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Manson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Manson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Manson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Manson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rambo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manson but great work by Rambo.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manson is trying to control but can't.
Rambo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Manson wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Charles Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Rambo is going to stand back up.
Rambo prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Manson looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rambo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Rambo misses
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Manson cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Manson finish him?
Rambo misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Manson counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Rambo is in trouble here! Manson pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Charles Manson!
An out of breath Charles Manson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 84 - Leifsson vs Wanker
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Manson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Case misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Manson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Case to the ground. Manson is now in Case's guard.
Manson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manson wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving. #SUB2#
Manson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Case looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Case looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Case! #REVR#
Manson regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Case moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manson.
Manson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Manson is pressing down on Case's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manson has a closed guard, preventing Case from standing up. #SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Case can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet. #SUB2#
Manson has an active guard here but Case has managed to pass into half guard.
Case tries to stand and escape but Manson is controlling the position.
Manson wants to control but Case passes into side.
Manson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson wants to improve his position but Case is controlling well.
#T3#
Manson trying to control but Case postures up.
#SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Manson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Manson is trying to maintain the position but Case is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Manson slips the punch.
Manson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Case's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Case throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Case throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson closes the distance and clinches up with Case, looking for a takedown. Manson pushes Case against the cage but Case circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manson misses with a right hand
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manson swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Case throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Case will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Case lands a nice shot that snaps Manson's head back.
Manson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Manson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Case as Manson shoots in.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Case on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow Manson down.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Case throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justin Case is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Case lands the left 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!
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Case appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Case misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Manson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Jab from Manson.
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Case.
Manson lands the left hand.
Case throws a right hand that misses
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manson tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow Manson down.
Case throws a right hand that misses
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Manson scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Case stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Case staying out of range there.
Case scores with a jab.
Manson blocks a jab.
Manson looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Manson misses with a double jab
and Case counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Case looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Case lands with a nice body punch.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case throws a poor cross that misses
and Manson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case throws a jab when Manson was well out of range.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Case throws out a leg kick but Manson moves out of range and Case only half commits.
Manson misses with a hook
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Case throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Case with a hook.
Case takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Case takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Case connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Case slips under a jab.
Case misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Case.
Manson misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Case as he avoids it easily.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Case's head backwards.
Manson walks into a jab.
Case misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manson! But no joy.
Manson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Case misses the jab.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Case circles away.
Case throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Manson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Case will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
Manson slips a jab from Case.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Case on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Case tries to sprawl but Manson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Manson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2#
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.
Manson wants to pass to mount but Case is defending the position.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Case looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manson trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Case defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manson.
Manson jabs at Case's body.
Case throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manson lands a body shot.
#T3#
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson closes the distance and clinches up with Case, looking for a takedown. Manson pushes Case against the cage but Case circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Case counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Manson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manson passes to full mount!
Manson avoids the attempt from Case to control.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manson fails to advance to Case's back. #T4#
Manson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manson throwing strikes but Case uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Case has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Case!
Justin Case really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 80 - Pisswater vs Seran
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Manson stuffs the takedown.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manson sprawls well. Manson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Branko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branko.
Manson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko. #SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura but Manson is defending well. #SUB#
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manson, who protects the arm well.
Manson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Manson is defending well.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Manson is defending the position. #SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T3#
Branko won't allow Manson to sweep him here.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Branko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Manson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko prevents Manson from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
Manson wants to control but Branko is keeping busy.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Branko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot.
Manson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Branko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Manson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Branko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manson uses it to pass to side control.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Branko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Branko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Branko is cranking Manson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Manson! He's tightened the choke and Manson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davdio Branko! |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
DiMaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
A big right from Manson misses.
Manson fails with the takedown
and DiMaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DiMaio throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMaio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DiMaio momentarily.
Manson scores with a hook to the body. DiMaio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but DiMaio gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
Manson looks to land a left hand but DiMaio moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
DiMaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiMaio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from DiMaio misses the target.
A left lands for Manson.
Manson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMaio.#TD2#
Manson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DiMaio!
Manson trying to control the action but DiMaio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DiMaio wants to control but Manson postures up.#T2#
Manson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DiMaio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but DiMaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson advances nicely into full mount.
DiMaio is desperately trying to improve his position but Manson has a good base and remains in mount.
DiMaio wants to hold on but Manson pushes him away.
Manson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DiMaio tries to hold on but Manson postures up.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Manson takes DiMaio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, DiMaio is in trouble. #SUB2#
Manson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DiMaio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manson is trying to stick to DiMaio's back but DiMaio is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DiMaio.#T4##SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DiMaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DiMaio wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
DiMaio preventing the sweep.
DiMaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson controls DiMaio momentarily but DiMaio frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMaio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manson keeping full guard, as DiMaio tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. DiMaio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Siete DiMaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manson lands with a hook. DiMaio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from DiMaio. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson throws an off balance right hand
and DiMaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and DiMaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DiMaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
DiMaio throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson misses the jab.
DiMaio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.#T1##TD2#
Manson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
DiMaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMaio trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
DiMaio can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Manson is trying to work for a kimura but DiMaio is defending well.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Manson tries to pass to full mount but DiMaio defends it.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
DiMaio keeping control of the position.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiMaio sees it coming and defends easily.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Manson is keen to just control but DiMaio is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
DiMaio is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaio avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manson throws a hook but DiMaio avoids it easily.
DiMaio throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for DiMaio.
Manson cracks DiMaio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by DiMaio.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DiMaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Manson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Manson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DiMaio wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Manson lands a jab.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DiMaio.
Manson looks to land a left hand but DiMaio moved out of range nicely.
DiMaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DiMaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
DiMaio loads up on a big right hand but Manson slips the punch.
DiMaio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Charles Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
DiMaio wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
#T1#
DiMaio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
DiMaio trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMaio keeps working. #SUB#
DiMaio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manson pulls his head out easily.
Manson stalling. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a kimura but DiMaio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage. #T2#
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.
DiMaio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manson is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMaio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
DiMaio actively working from the bottom here.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but DiMaio defends it. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson. #T3#
Manson is keen to just control but DiMaio is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Manson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DiMaio to the ground. Manson is now in DiMaio's guard.#SUB#
DiMaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manson pushes down on DiMaio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson trying to control from DiMaio's half guard. DiMaio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
DiMaio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manson has passed into half guard!
Manson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
DiMaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Manson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from DiMaio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiMaio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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. |
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Event:
BBFC 13
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Bottles misses the shot to the body.
Bottles throws a right hand that misses
and Manson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottles avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Manson scores with a takedown into Bottles's guard.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottles is keeping the position for now.
Bottles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bottles trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottles. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henny Bottles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottles loads up on a big right hand but Manson slips the punch.#T3#
Bottles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bottles looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
A cross from Bottles lands.
Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bottles defends well and Manson ends up having to push Bottles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bottles counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Bottles misses its intended target.
Bottles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manson moves out of range as Bottles strikes.
Manson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottles throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Bottles misses.
Bottles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manson throws a jab when Bottles was well out of range.
Bottles throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
Manson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Manson blocks a jab.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bottles as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
We've been told by Bottles's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Bottles coming out on top.
Bottles throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Bottles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson. #TD2#
Bottles gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bottles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bottles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bottles tries to get out of the position.
Manson slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henny Bottles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Manson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manson lands in his opponent's guard.
Manson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bottles can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Manson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bottles is looking to get back to is feet but Manson passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manson is working to tighten his grip on Bottles's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bottles has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Manson is really squeezing tight and eventually Bottles passes out! Manson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Manson!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Manson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
Branko 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 Branko off to one side.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manson defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
And Branko tries to counter it with a takedown but Manson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Davdio Branko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Branko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Branko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Branko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Branko trying to work for an americana but Manson has managed to regain full guard.
#T1#
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Branko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Manson passes Branko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manson wants to take a breather but Branko is having none of it.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Still in half guard, Manson seems content to control.#SUB#
Manson seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Branko is in trouble now - Manson has advanced to mount!
Branko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manson wants to control the pace but Branko is squirming around nicely.
Branko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branko regains half guard.#T3#
Manson prevents Branko from improving his position.
Branko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Branko is keeping the position.
Branko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Branko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manson has his hands clasped together but Branko extends and breaks Manson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Branko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko! |
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Event:
BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Manson cracks Takahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Manson misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Manson misses the target.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manson moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Manson shakes it off.
Manson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Manson throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Manson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Manson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Manson misses with a double jab
and Takahashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi thumps Manson with a low kick.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
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!
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Takahashi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Manson moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Manson takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A bone on bone clash there as Manson blocks the leg kick.
Manson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson slips under a jab.
Manson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manson lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Manson takes one to the side of the head.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Manson misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Manson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Takahashi is refusing to be controlled, as Manson sits in half guard.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manson in particular looking to stall.
Manson is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson feints a jab promting Takahashi to slip. Manson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takahashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Manson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Manson moves out of range easily.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Manson.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manson if he has to take too many more of those.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manson is out of range. #T1#
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Manson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Manson steps away.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manson ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Manson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Manson moved out of range.
Takahashi cracks Manson with a good jab.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi scores with a jab.#T2#
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Manson moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Manson misses with a body shot.
Takahashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi thumps Manson with a low kick.
Manson misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Manson with a nice cross.
Takahashi defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Manson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Manson is rocked!
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Manson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Manson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Manson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ryoto Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Case.
Manson cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Manson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Case looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Case ducks right into an uppercut from Manson. #CUT#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Nice jab there from Manson.
A nice leg kick from Case, right into the meat of the thigh.
Case scores with a sloppy right hand. Manson should have avoided that one.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Manson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Case defends it.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Case has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Manson seems content to control.
Case really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.
Manson passes to full mount! #T3#
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson avoids the attempt from Case to control.#SUB#
Manson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Case is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Case and Manson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Manson is trying to get an arm triangle but Case is defending well. #SUB#
Manson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Case knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Case defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand.
Manson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Case keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
Case throws a leg kick that misses.
Case 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson slips a jab from Case.
Manson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
A big left from Manson misses.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Manson misses with the combination.
#T1#
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Case.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Case moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Manson dips to his left and cracks Case with an uppercut!
Manson throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Case's corner calls for a 1-2. Case obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Case darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Case lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manson feinted with a counter takedown.
Case 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Case is looking to slow Manson down with leg kicks.
Case 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 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Case takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Case has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manson lands with a nice combination. Case backs away looking to recover.
Manson misses with an uppercut
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Manson throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Case sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Case misses with the head strike.
Case working aggressively here.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manson's elbow.
Manson scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Case prevents the takedown attempt.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4##TD#
Manson manages to pull guard.
Case trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manson's guard.#SUB#
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Case gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Case avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Case decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manson, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson moves out of range as Case strikes.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Manson has a takedown stuffed.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Manson off balance momentarily.
Case throws a solid leg kick but Manson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Case.
Case scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
#T1#
Manson looks to land a combination but Case avoids it well.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Case.
Crunch! Case slams his shin into Manson's torso.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Case.
Case looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case cracks Manson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Nice jab there from Case.
Case lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Case fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Case lands a right hook to the body.
Manson tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manson misses with a body shot
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case scores with a nice head shot.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson lands a jab.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
As Manson backs off Case throws a huge counter combo but Manson manages to avoid it all.
Case lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Manson is rocked!#T3#
Case throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Manson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Case connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Case takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a crisp right that sends Manson to the canvas! Case follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
Justin Case took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 18
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Manson swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal.
Manson takes one on the button.
Villarreal scores with a sloppy right hand. Manson should have avoided that one.
Villarreal lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villarreal misses with a few strikes there.
Manson avoids the body shot from Villarreal.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Villarreal scores with the left hand. Manson knows he should have avoided that one.
Manson throws a right hand that Villarreal ducks under and follows up with a left that Villarreal also avoids with ease.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villarreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villarreal looks to land a combination but Manson avoids it well. #T1#
Manson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villarreal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villarreal connects with the punch.
Villarreal looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Manson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villarreal swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Manson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villarreal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Villarreal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Villarreal.
An inside leg kick from Villarreal misses.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villarreal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Villarreal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson throws a big counter combination but Villarreal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Villarreal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Villarreal.
Manson defending well as Villarreal loads up on a big left hand.
Villarreal with the inside leg kick.
Manson slips a jab from Villarreal.
Nice straight punches there by Villarreal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villarreal.
Villarreal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manson's head.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Villarreal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manson.
Villarreal throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
Manson feinted with a counter takedown.
Villarreal misses with a hook.
Villarreal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Villarreal throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Villarreal throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manson is looking for a counter combo.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Villarreal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal misses with a left hand
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
Villarreal lands a head shot.
Manson moves out of range as Villarreal strikes.
Manson throws a body punch but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Villarreal.
Manson is looking to wear down Villarreal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villarreal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Villarreal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manson.
Villarreal throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Villarreal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Villarreal swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Villarreal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villarreal.
Villarreal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Villarreal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Villarreal staying out of range there.
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Villarreal misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming.
Manson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Villarreal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Villarreal misses with a looping left.
Villarreal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manson shoots in but Villarreal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villarreal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Manson blocks a head kick by Villarreal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Villarreal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with Villarreal's head.
Villarreal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Villarreal tries to bum rush Manson with a series of wild strikes but Manson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Villarreal lands a leg kick that knocks Manson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Villarreal.
Villarreal connects with an inside leg kick.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Villarreal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Manson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Manson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villarreal throws an off balance right hand
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villarreal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villarreal catches Manson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Villarreal scores with a punch to the head.
Villarreal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Villarreal as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Villarreal.
Manson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Villarreal throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Manson attempts a counter takedown but Villarreal avoids it well and moves away.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Villarreal throws out the jab.
Manson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Villarreal.
Villarreal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson.
Villarreal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
As Villarreal looks to move away, Manson throws a big counter combo but Villarreal just gets out of the way.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villarreal moves away.
Villarreal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal lands a slapping body shot.
Villarreal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villarreal.
Manson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
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!
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villarreal feints and then cracks Manson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manson down.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal cracks Manson with a good jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Manson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Villarreal takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Villarreal.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
Villarreal throws a big shot that misses.
Villarreal scores with a punch to the head.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson takes a swing at Villarreal's ribcage but misses.
Villarreal throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson misses with a hook.
Villarreal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Villarreal scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Villarreal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villarreal cracks Manson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson goes for a double leg but Villarreal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villarreal continues to drive forward.
Villarreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Manson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Villarreal trying to control the position but instead, Manson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villarreal into the cage.
Villarreal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manson lands a hook that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Villarreal has Manson pressed against the cage, preventing Manson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villarreal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manson blocking some punches.
Manson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villarreal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Villarreal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Manson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Villarreal.
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!
Nice shot lands for Villarreal.
Villarreal lands with a shot to the body.
Villarreal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. Manson catches Villarreal right on the button with a cross.
Manson misses the jab.
Manson walks into a stiff left hand from Villarreal.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villarreal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Villarreal with a jab.
Villarreal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Villarreal misses with a two punch combination.
Manson tries to counter with a takedown but Villarreal is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Manson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villarreal tries to kick Manson off but Manson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Villarreal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson staying out of range there.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Villarreal saw that one coming.
Villarreal misses with a body punch
and Manson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villarreal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Villarreal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal misses the jab.
Manson slips a jab and a cross from Villarreal.
Villarreal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Villarreal. No joy for Manson on that attempt. #T1#
Villarreal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Villarreal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
Villarreal throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
Manson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Villarreal lands with an uppercut that bounces Manson off the cage and back into range.
Villarreal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manson throws a hook but Villarreal blocks it.
Villarreal lands a jab to the head.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
Manson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villarreal on the side of the head.
Manson punishes Villarreal's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manson tries to move into range but Villarreal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Villarreal lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villarreal misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Villarreal coming out on top.
Manson misses with a hook. Villarreal ducked under it nicely.
Manson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Villarreal digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.#TD#
Manson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villarreal is letting Manson control him for a moment. #SUB#
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Villarreal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Manson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Villarreal has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Villarreal is trying to buck Manson off.
Villarreal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Villarreal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Villarreal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Manson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Villarreal is surviving well by controlling Manson's body position as best he can.
Villarreal is trying to stand.
Villarreal is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Manson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Villarreal is holding on tight.
Manson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Manson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Villarreal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Villarreal! #SU2#
Villarreal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Villarreal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Villarreal 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Villarreal!
Carlos Villarreal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Checkmate vs. BFC 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Fisher thuds a left hand into Manson's body.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Manson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson throws out a counter right but Fisher avoids it with no problem.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manson takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Manson's shoulder, as Manson tries to avoid the shot.
Manson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manson swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Manson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manson sprawls and moves away.
Fisher throws a jab when Manson was well out of range.
A big left from Fisher misses.
It seemed like Manson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fisher cracks a nice hook into Manson's ribs.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Fisher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Manson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Manson's body.#T3#
A big right from Manson misses.
A left lands for Manson.
Fisher 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 Fisher off to one side.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson digs a good hook to Fisher's body.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Manson.#T4#
Manson throws a shot to the body.
Manson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fisher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Manson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Manson with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Donald Fisher has been cut.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fisher might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manson! But no joy.
Nice shot by Manson.
Manson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Fisher with the ground and pound but Manson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fisher throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fisher.
Manson wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher lands strikes from half guard.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head. #T2#
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB2#
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher throws a strike but Manson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fisher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.
Fisher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher punching from the bottom.
Manson advances position into side control!
Fisher is trying to strike from the bottom but Manson has passed into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Fisher is looking to improve his position but Manson isn't that keen on the idea.
Manson tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson prevents Fisher from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Fisher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fisher throws a lazy uppercut
and Manson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Fisher walks into a left hand.
Fisher with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
Fisher attempts a counter takedown but Manson avoids it well and moves away.
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson works the jab nicely.
Manson throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manson swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
#TD#
Fisher feints and as Manson raises his hands in defense, Fisher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher forces his way into half guard.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donald Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Fisher wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
Fisher is nestled in close to Manson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher winds up and cracks Manson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Manson dodges it nicely.
Manson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fisher throws a strike but Manson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
Fisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manson is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Manson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fisher frees his head nicely. Oh but Manson has switched to an armbar! Fisher is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Ryuunosuke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Ryuunosuke pushes Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryuunosuke.
Manson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryuunosuke 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. Ryuunosuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manson tries to bum rush Ryuunosuke with a series of wild strikes but Ryuunosuke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Ryuunosuke takes one to the chin there.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryuunosuke at a distance.
Rikuto Ryuunosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryuunosuke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryuunosuke's head.#CL#
Ryuunosuke has closed the distance and engaged Manson in a clinch.
Ryuunosuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard and drags Manson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke 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.#T1##SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manson is aware though and is defending well.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryuunosuke is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Ryuunosuke wants to hit a sweep here but Manson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ryuunosuke there!
Manson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Manson is having none of it.#T2#
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Manson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryuunosuke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryuunosuke shrugs it off.
Ryuunosuke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manson's arms. #SUB2#
Manson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ryuunosuke! Can he survive? No! He's out! Manson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan misses with a takedown attempt - Manson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manson unleashes a big counter combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buchanan with a body shot.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Manson. Beautiful body shot.
Manson throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Buchanan dives in for a single leg takedown but Manson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manson throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Manson finds it's target.
Manson connects with a body shot that sends Buchanan's belly button to the back.
Manson punishes Buchanan's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan goes for a double leg but Manson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manson continues to drive forward.
Manson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Manson misses. #T1#
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Buchanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buchanan back to the cage. Manson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Buchanan is rocked!
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manson scores with a punch to the head.
Manson leaves Buchanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Manson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson tries to bum rush Buchanan with a series of wild strikes but Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buchanan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buchanan seems to have got his legs back now.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buchanan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buchanan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buchanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manson pinned against the cage. Manson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buchanan moves to clinch but Manson breaks away
and Manson counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buchanan is defended easily by Manson.
Buchanan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manson digs a good hook to Buchanan's body.
Buchanan with a poor takedown
and Manson counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Buchanan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchanan's head.
Buchanan tries for a takedown but Manson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Manson as Buchanan shoots in.
Buchanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buchanan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manson catches Buchanan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson cracks Buchanan with a good jab.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Manson has cracked Buchanan with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Manson lands another huge swinging hook and Buchanan tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Buchanan, before Manson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donegan throws an overhand right that lands on Manson's shoulder, as Manson tries to avoid the shot.
Donegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donegan misses with an uppercut
and Donegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Manson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manson stays in close to Donegan's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Donegan keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Donegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donegan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Manson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donegan is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Manson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Manson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donegan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Manson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Manson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Manson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donegan looking to control.
Manson advances position into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donegan being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donegan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Manson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Donegan is trying to escape and Manson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Donegan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Manson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lonnie Donegan had this to say: 'Back to the gym!'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manson!
Manson's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fisher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Fisher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Fisher in side control, throwing shots but Manson defends.
Fisher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fisher wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Fisher working away.#T1#
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisher trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Manson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fisher cracks Manson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Manson struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Fisher crashes against the mat.
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Manson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manson dodges the ground and pound from Fisher.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Fisher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Fisher throws a strike aimed at the side of Manson's head but Manson avoids it well.
Fisher working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher working the head with strikes.
Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manson to see if he's OK.#T3#
Fisher working the strikes but Manson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher winds up and cracks Manson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fisher working a defensive guard here.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Fisher gets full guard.
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher striking off his back but it's not causing Manson any problems.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Manson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Fisher counters with a right hand that sends Manson tumbling to the canvas! Can Fisher finish him? He dives into Manson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Manson is rocked!
Donald Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Manson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher loads up on a big left hand. Manson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fisher looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Manson can't hide his disappointment, as Fisher celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
Donald Fisher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stallone closes the distance and clinches up with Manson, looking for a takedown. Stallone pushes Manson against the cage but Manson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stallone looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallone.
Manson throws out a counter right but Stallone avoids it with no problem.
Manson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stallone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.#TD#
Stallone dives in and scores a takedown into Manson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manson managing to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Manson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stallone is aware though and is defending well.
Stallone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stallone wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Stallone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manson is proving hard to escape from.
Manson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manson stands and throws Stallone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Manson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stallone's legs. #SUB2#
Stallone reaches up around Manson's neck trying to control. But Manson takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Stallone! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Stallone is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Manson celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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. |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Manson catches Chulalongkorn right on the button with a cross.
Manson connects with a single shot there.
Manson throws the left hand but Chulalongkorn avoids the punch easily.
Manson looks to land a combination but Chulalongkorn avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Manson.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn throws out a counter right but Manson avoids it with no problem.
Manson misses with an uppercut
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson throws an off balance right hand
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand. #T1#
Chulalongkorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manson throws a right hand that Chulalongkorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chulalongkorn also avoids with ease.
Manson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manson throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chulalongkorn's coach down at Ass Private Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chulalongkorn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chulalongkorn moves away from the strike by Manson.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manson thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Manson lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulalongkorn.
Manson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manson throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
Manson walks into a left hand.
Manson throws a right and a left that Chulalongkorn avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Chulalongkorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Manson.#T3#
Manson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Manson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chulalongkorn's guard.
Chulalongkorn trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Manson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chulalongkorn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manson, into his guard. #REVB#
Chulalongkorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Chulalongkorn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Chulalongkorn pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Chulalongkorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Manson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chulalongkorn is aware though and is defending well.
Chulalongkorn wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #SUB#
Manson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chulalongkorn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manson.#SUB2#
Chulalongkorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manson is looking to reverse the position.
Manson wants to control but Chulalongkorn postures up.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Chulalongkorn has an Americana. Manson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chulalongkorn is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chulalongkorn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
A very excited looking Magnificent Chulalongkorn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quest 16: Bacolod v Cauchy
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manson.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackburn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Blackburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Manson. Manson gets slowly back to his feet.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Blackburn shows good takedown defense.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackburn tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackburn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Manson tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Manson manages to avoid the attempt.
Manson shoots in for a double leg but Blackburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Blackburn slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson tries for a takedown but Blackburn circles away easily
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manson shoots for a takedown but Blackburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manson off to one side.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackburn as he jumps to the side.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Manson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson looks winded!#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Blackburn. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blackburn defends well and Manson ends up having to push Blackburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson has his takedown stuffed
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn 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#
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Manson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackburn defends it nicely.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Manson with a poor takedown
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackburn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Manson is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Blackburn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Manson shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackburn tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackburn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson looks for a takedown but Blackburn sprawls well.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt - Blackburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson looks for a takedown but Blackburn sprawls well.
Manson shoots and misses
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Manson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackburn 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. #T3##SUB2#
Manson tries for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Blackburn tries to buck Manson off but Manson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn gets back to half guard.
Blackburn has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.
Blackburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackburn is pulling down on Manson's head. It's preventing any offense from Manson, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manson preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackburn holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Manson controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn has his hands on Manson's head, controlling the position.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn tries to counter by clinching up but Manson breaks away and moves out of range.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Manson shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manson fails with the takedown.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson shoots for a takedown but Blackburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.#T2#
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
Manson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed Manson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackburn is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Blackburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackburn's waist but Blackburn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manson off to one side.
Blackburn tries to counter by clinching up but Manson breaks away and moves out of range.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackburn circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manson fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Blackburn. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Manson gets a clinch.
Manson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manson blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson has Blackburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manson blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Manson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
A very excited looking Emiliano Blackburn 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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Event:
Conquest XII: Unknown v Murska
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Tomsett tries to sprawl but Manson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
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! Tomsett is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Manson!
A very excited looking Charles Manson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Conquest IX: Bacolod vs Baut
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Dake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dake trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Dake advances to mount.
BOOM! Dake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Dake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Manson is surviving well by controlling Dake's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dake looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson working to try and regain half guard.
Manson wants to control but Dake is having none of it.#T1#
Manson is squirming around, avoiding Dake's attempts to control the action.
Manson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manson regains half guard.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dake's back!#SUB#
Dake showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Dake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Dake tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Manson sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Dake to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Manson!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Manson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
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. #TD2#
Atkinson gets caught napping as Manson dives in and scores a takedown. Atkinson manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
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! #REVR#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
Atkinson forces the positional change into back control.
Manson is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Manson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
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!
#R2##TD2#
Manson gets a takedown into half guard.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well. #SUB2#
Manson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
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'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Engelmann.
Engelmann tries to clinch but Manson moves away #TD2#
and Manson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Manson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Manson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Engelmann tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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