PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield has chosen Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I. as his entrance music. El Raton Vaquero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isiah Mansfield's chin.

Raton Vaquero
vs
Mansfield

170 cm
31
141 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

179 cm
24
137 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaquero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Raton Vaquero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansfield tries to clinch up.

Vaquero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mansfield misses with a knee to the head.
Vaquero is trying to pull guard but Mansfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Vaquero pulls guard effortlessly.
Mansfield controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaquero trying to control the position.
Vaquero is really struggling to control Mansfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mansfield wanted to stand there but Vaquero had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mansfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaquero is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield wants to get up but he can't break Vaquero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vaquero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Vaquero looking to control but instead Mansfield has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Vaquero is looking for a kimura but Mansfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vaquero to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield is trying to stand.
Mansfield is staying active underneath Vaquero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mansfield trying to hold on to Vaquero's head to control him but Vaquero postures up.
Vaquero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vaquero is looking to take a break and control but Mansfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of El Raton Vaquero.

Mansfield clinches up with Vaquero and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero blocks an uppercut.
Mansfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mansfield stops a takedown attempt from Vaquero.
Vaquero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mansfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaquero avoids it.
Mansfield looking to throw knees to the head but Vaquero is blocking nicely.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Vaquero has Mansfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vaquero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mansfield tumbling to the mat - Vaquero dives into Mansfield's guard.

Vaquero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mansfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vaquero, into his guard.
Vaquero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vaquero is looking for a triangle but Mansfield pushes his legs off easily.
Mansfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaquero is retaining full guard.

Vaquero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mansfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mansfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaquero seems keen to control Mansfield's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Raton Vaquero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mansfield throws a head kick but Vaquero moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mansfield is looking to clinch.
Mansfield fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mansfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vaquero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaquero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mansfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mansfield goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mansfield misses with a head kick.
A big left from Mansfield misses.
Vaquero blocks a head kick by Mansfield.

Vaquero clinches up against the cage.
Mansfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vaquero's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield landing knees to the head.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansfield looking to throw knees to the head but Vaquero is blocking nicely.
Mansfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Vaquero won't want to take too many of those.
Mansfield gets underhooks to prevent Vaquero's takedown attempt.
Vaquero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks it.
Mansfield misses with a knee to the head.
Mansfield looking to throw knees to the head but Vaquero is blocking nicely.

Vaquero manages to pull guard.
Vaquero is trying to control the position but Mansfield postures up.

Vaquero has an active guard here but Mansfield has managed to pass into half guard.
Vaquero is looking to improve his position.
Mansfield tries to stand and escape but Vaquero is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vaquero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaquero is looking for a sweep. Mansfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaquero trying to hold on to Mansfield's head to control him but Mansfield postures up.

Mansfield decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vaquero was covering up waiting for the punch and Mansfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mansfield wants to get up but he can't break Vaquero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vaquero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mansfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Mansfield stands and steps away. Vaquero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Vaquero moves into the clinch.
Mansfield looking to throw knees to the head but Vaquero is blocking nicely.
Vaquero takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mansfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaquero tries for a takedown but Mansfield manages to get underhooks.
Vaquero has Mansfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mansfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaquero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mansfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaquero tries to pull guard but Mansfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mansfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mansfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vaquero's face.

Vaquero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaquero being controlled here, momentarily.

Vaquero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mansfield defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Mansfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vaquero has closed the distance and engaged Mansfield in a clinch.
Mansfield connects with a knee to the head.

Vaquero is rocked!
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks it.
Oh Vaquero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mansfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Mansfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield misses with a knee strike.
Mansfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mansfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks with his arms.
Mansfield misses with a knee strike.
Vaquero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vaquero tries to pull guard but Mansfield won't allow it.
Mansfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Vaquero is trying to drag Mansfield to the mat but Mansfield 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 El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaquero is looking for a takedown.
Mansfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Mansfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vaquero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mansfield after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansfield looking to throw knees to the head but Vaquero is blocking nicely.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vaquero is looking for a takedown.
Isiah Mansfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaquero is trying to pull guard but Mansfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mansfield.
Mansfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vaquero is trying to pull guard but Mansfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks with his arms.
Vaquero has Mansfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mansfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vaquero tries to pull guard but Mansfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Vaquero drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vaquero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansfield to keep the fight standing.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansfield stops a takedown attempt from Vaquero.
Mansfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mansfield lands with a right to the head.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mansfield misses with a knee strike.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks it.
A short left from Mansfield.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks it.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks with his arms.
Mansfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks it.
Vaquero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mansfield walks away with a smile on his face. Vaquero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vaquero clinches up with Mansfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mansfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mansfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mansfield misses with a knee strike.
Mansfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mansfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mansfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Vaquero jumps guard but Mansfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansfield gets underhooks to prevent Vaquero's takedown attempt.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks with his arms.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mansfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield misses with a knee strike.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mansfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaquero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mansfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vaquero seems to have got his legs back now.
Vaquero swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansfield.

Vaquero has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield trying to land knees to the body.
Mansfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Mansfield misses with a knee strike.
Mansfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Vaquero has picked Mansfield up - he's going for a ride! Vaquero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mansfield is not content to let Vaquero control the position.
Mansfield trying to control here.
El Raton Vaquero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vaquero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mansfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vaquero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mansfield keeps working.
Vaquero content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up. El Raton Vaquero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mansfield scores with a three punch combo!

Vaquero has managed to clinch.
Mansfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaquero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but Vaquero blocks with his arms.

Vaquero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mansfield uses from the top position.
Mansfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaquero is trying to keep Mansfield in close.

Vaquero looking for a guillotine here but Mansfield defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Mansfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mansfield 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Mansfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Isiah Mansfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.