PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihn Nahm Tram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Manson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bihn Nahm Tram's chin.

Nahm Tram
vs
Manson

166 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Aggression Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihn Nahm Tram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson lands a right hook to the body.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson moves out of range of the body kick.
Manson scores with a punch to the head.
Manson avoids the head kick by Tram.

Tram instigates a clinch.

Tram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tram changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manson tries to bench press Tram off him but Tram keeps the position.
Manson regains half guard.
Tram throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Tram gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Manson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tram.
Manson misses with a hook. Tram ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Manson.
Tram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Manson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tram swivels and escapes.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Manson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manson takes a little break here. Tram wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tram is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tram tries to buck Manson off but Manson is having none of it.
Tram tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tram is breathing heavily.
Tram has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Tram showing good submission defense here.
Tram controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Tram tries to escape but Manson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Manson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tram to escape the position.
Will Manson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tram is in bad spot here.
Tram wants to get back to his feet.
Manson struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Tram right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tram is covering up but some of the strikes from Manson are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Manson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tram wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tram has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Manson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tram turns into Manson and is now in his guard.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Tram from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tram throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Manson lands with a kick to the temple. Tram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manson throws a right and a left that Tram avoids nicely.
Tram throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bihn Nahm Tram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tram throws a head kick that Manson semi-blocks.
Manson throws a series of punches but Tram avoids them all with ease.
Manson throws a hook but Tram blocks it.
Tram blocks the body kick.
Tram avoids the head kick by Manson.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson blocks a head kick by Tram.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Manson misses with the combination.
No luck for Tram with that takedown attempt.
Tram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tram blocks a head kick by Manson.
Tram lands a two punch combo.
Tram throws a lazy head kick
and Manson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tram thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manson if he has to take too many more of those.
Manson looks to land a combination. Tram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Manson.
Tram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manson blocks a head kick by Tram.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Tram saw that one coming.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tram has his takedown stuffed
and Manson counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tram was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tram throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tram misses with a head kick.
Tram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson misses with a series of wild punches.
Manson connects with the punch.
Manson scores with a jab.
A head kick by Tram misses
and Manson counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tram.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tram in his tracks.
Tram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Manson.
Manson connects with a jab.
Tram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tram shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tram takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manson throws a combination. Tram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tram throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson lands a jab to Tram's midsection.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Tram throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tram blocks a head kick by Manson.
Manson throws a body kick that misses.
Tram throws a sloppy head kick
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.
Tram blocks a leg kick.
Manson throws a series of punches but Tram moves out of range.
Manson clobbers Tram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tram throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manson lands a high kick!

Tram clinches up with Manson and pushes him back against the cage.
Manson is working for takedown but Tram is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tram has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manson uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tram wants to stand but Manson is controlling the position.
Tram wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson won't allow Tram to get back to his feet.
Manson trying to control but Tram is working from the bottom.

Manson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tram, up you get!
Manson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Tram drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tram throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tram closes the distance but Manson moves to the side
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tram shoots and misses
and Manson counters with a nice body shot.
Manson throws a series of strikes that have Tram backpedaling.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manson avoids the body shot from Tram.
Tram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tram's head.
Tram looks to throw the jab but Manson is out of range.
Manson throws a series of punches but Tram avoids them all with ease.
Tram looks to clinch
and Manson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bihn Nahm Tram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tram has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson tries to circle away but Tram has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tram circles away quickly and effectively.
Tram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tram misses with a head kick.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
Manson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson looks to land a combination but Tram avoids it well.
Tram moves out of range of the body kick from Manson.
Tram fails to land the takedown.
Manson cracks Tram with an open hand slap.
Manson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tram counters with a good, hard body kick but Manson shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Manson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tram throws a head kick that half lands.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Tram moves out of range easily.
Manson throws a lazy head kick

and Tram moves into the clinch.
Manson wants to stall.
Manson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tram gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manson avoids it.
Bihn Nahm Tram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tram dodges an elbow strike from Manson.
Tram stops a takedown attempt from Manson.

Tram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tram lands a high kick!
Tram throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihn Nahm Tram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson stalks Tram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tram's face. Tram staggers backwards, shaken.
Manson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick from Tram lands but Manson takes it in his stride.
Manson throws a series of punches but Tram avoids them all with ease.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.
Tram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manson misses with a hook. Tram ducked under it nicely.
Manson avoids the body shot from Tram.
Manson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tram but Tram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.
Tram has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manson.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Tram misses with a head kick.
Tram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Tram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manson avoids the head kick by Tram.
Tram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manson.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manson blocks a head kick by Tram.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Manson.
I've got Manson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Manson!