PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Harambe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Manson
vs
Harambe

195 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Harambe!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson misses with a head kick.
Harambe fails with a takedown attempt.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harambe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harambe digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Harambe enables Manson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harambe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manson trying to control but Harambe is working from the bottom.
Harambe looking to control but Manson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harambe wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson is trying to control the action in half guard but Harambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manson wants to stand but Harambe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Manson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harambe wants to get back to full guard but Manson has passed into side control.
Manson trying to control the action but Harambe is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Manson.

Manson tries for a kimura but Harambe is defending well.
Harambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manson wants to control but Harambe is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Harambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harambe, which made it look bad.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Harambe looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Harambe shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harambe throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Manson throws a series of punches but Harambe moves out of range.
Harambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Harambe closes the distance and pushes Manson back into the cage.
Manson has Harambe pushed against the cage.
Manson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harambe managing to block the knees to the body from Manson.
Harambe can't get the takedown.
Harambe stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Manson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson takes a swing at Harambe's ribcage but misses.
As Manson backs off Harambe throws a huge counter combo but Manson manages to avoid it all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harambe is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Harambe circles away and we're back to standing.

Harambe clinches with his opponent.
Manson is trying to drag Harambe to the mat but Harambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Harambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harambe's efforts to push away.
Manson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harambe walks away with a smile on his face. Manson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harambe closes the distance and clinches.
Manson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harambe works on Manson's body with a couple of short punches.
Manson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manson is defending well.
Harambe effectively controlling the action here.

Harambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Harambe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manson moves out of range as Harambe throws a body kick.
Harambe dives in for a single leg takedown but Manson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Harambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harambe shoots in but no luck this time.
Harambe shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Manson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson is pushing down on Harambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Manson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manson winds up and cracks Harambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson controlling the action here.
Harambe wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson is taking a breather. Harambe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Manson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Manson wants to finish this one by submission but Harambe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Manson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Harambe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manson goes for a double leg but Harambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harambe continues to drive forward.
Harambe darts in looking for a takedown but Manson gets double underhooks and turns Harambe into the cage.
Manson blocks a head kick by Harambe.
Harambe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manson's waist but Manson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harambe off to one side.
Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harambe circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Harambe with the counter takedown but Manson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Harambe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throws a low kick but Harambe avoids it.

Harambe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harambe is in Manson's guard.

Harambe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Manson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harambe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Manson pulls down on the head and he's put Harambe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charlie Manson!