PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Bobrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isiah Mansfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Bobrov's chin.

Mansfield
vs
Bobrov

179 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Beast Body

Beast Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bobrov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Mansfield misses.
Bobrov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mansfield tries to clinch up.
Mansfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mansfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobrov moves away.

Mansfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mansfield decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bobrov to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mansfield.
Mansfield shoots in for a double leg but Bobrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mansfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Mansfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mansfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mansfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mansfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Mansfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mansfield gets to his feet - Bobrov follows without any prompting.

Mansfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Mansfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bobrov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansfield 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.
Mansfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mansfield forces his way into half guard.
Bobrov is trying to stand back up but Mansfield is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobrov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mansfield is taking a breather. Bobrov 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.
Mansfield winds up and cracks Bobrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mansfield works his way into side control.

Mansfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mansfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mansfield lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mansfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield swings around for an armbar but Bobrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mansfield's guard.
Bobrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mansfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mansfield looking for a guillotine here but Bobrov defends easily.
Bobrov trying to control but Mansfield is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Mansfield 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.

Mansfield drives through and clinches with Bobrov against the cage.

Mansfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mansfield manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bobrov's face as Mansfield controls the position.
Mansfield trying to control the position but Bobrov is working away.
Bobrov taking a bit of punishment here - Mansfield scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bobrov's shoulder. That is not cool.

Mansfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Mansfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bobrov is wriggling around but Mansfield manages to pass to half guard.
Mansfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobrov keeps working.
Isiah Mansfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobrov trying to control here.
Mansfield is nestled in close to Bobrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Mansfield stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bobrov to get to his feet.
Bobrov tries to clinch up.
Mansfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mansfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mansfield somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Bobrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mansfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mansfield misses with a looping right.

Mansfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bobrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobrov is staying active underneath Mansfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bobrov is trying to stand back up but Mansfield is controlling him
Mansfield is pressing down on Bobrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bobrov is holding on for now.
Well, if Mansfield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobrov throws a strike from the bottom but Mansfield passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Mansfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mansfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mansfield.
Mansfield throws a nice looking combination but Bobrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bobrov gets caught flat footed, as Mansfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mansfield works over Bobrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mansfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mansfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mansfield stands up and waves to Bobrov to follow him.
Bobrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mansfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobrov is looking to stand up but Mansfield isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield wants to pass the guard but Bobrov is keeping the position.
Bobrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mansfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bobrov.
Mansfield working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobrov wants to stand and escape but Mansfield is having none of it.

Mansfield gets to his feet - Bobrov follows without any prompting.
Mansfield misses with a takedown
and Bobrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Bobrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansfield misses with a body shot
and Bobrov counters with a two punch combo.
Mansfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bobrov counters with a head kick.

Mansfield moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansfield can't break the clinch.
Mansfield tries to pull guard but Bobrov won't allow it.
Bobrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bobrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansfield just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mansfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mansfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bobrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mansfield managing to control the position.
Mansfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobrov trying to control but Mansfield is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Mansfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mansfield, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Mansfield!