PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mansfield
vs
Stuus

179 cm
25
137 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

150 cm
28
130 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Stuus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Stuus misses.
Mansfield shoots and misses
and Stuus counters with a nice body shot.
Isiah Mansfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Stuus

and Mansfield counters with a single leg into guard. Stuus didn't expect that.
Stuus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mansfield stands and steps away. Stuus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansfield.
Mansfield tries to clinch there but Stuus circles away.
Mansfield tries to clinch there but Stuus circles away.
Stuus throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mansfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Stuus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuus cracks a nice hook into Mansfield's ribs.

Stuus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mansfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mansfield pulls Stuus in close to prevent any damage.
Stuus trying to control but Mansfield is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus stopping the sweep attempt from Mansfield.
Mansfield trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stuus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mansfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuus defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansfield moves away.
Mansfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Stuus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stuus scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mansfield.
Mansfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stuus counters with a straight right hand.
Stuus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuus wants it to stay on the feet.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stuus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stuus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansfield.

Mansfield gets caught flat footed, as Stuus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuus won't allow Mansfield to sweep him here.
Mansfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stuus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mansfield is keeping the position for now.
Mansfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stuus passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Stuus is trying to get an arm triangle but Mansfield is defending well.
Mansfield is looking for a sweep.

Stuus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stuus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mansfield down.
Mansfield is trying to improve his position.
Mansfield is trying to control Stuus's posture but Stuus avoids it.
Mansfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stuus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mansfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stuus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stuus's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield working for a choke but Stuus reverses nicely into Mansfield 's guard.
Mansfield keeping moving, preventing Stuus from controlling successfully.

Mansfield has an active guard here but Stuus has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Mansfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stuus pushes down on Mansfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mansfield has hold of Stuus's hands but Stuus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansfield wants to get back to his feet.

Mansfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stuus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stanley Stuus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mansfield shoots in for a takedown but Stuus shows good takedown defense.

Mansfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stuus is trying to defend but Mansfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mansfield is looking to take a break and control but Stuus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mansfield stalling away here and it's allowed Stuus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Stuus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mansfield is aware though and is defending well.

Stuus is looking for a triangle but Mansfield pushes his legs off easily.
Mansfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stuus is keeping the position for now.
Mansfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stuus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mansfield!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansfield wants to hold on but Stuus pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield is working to get back to half guard.
Stuus raining down shots from the mount!
Stuus landing strikes from the mount.
Stuus landing strikes from the mount.
Mansfield wants to control but Stuus is having none of it.
Mansfield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Mansfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mansfield fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stuus counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansfield is just out of range.
Mansfield wants to clinch.
Stuus throws a wild body kick that Mansfield sees coming a mile off.

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

Stuus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mansfield 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.

Stuus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mansfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mansfield has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield stands and steps away. Stuus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mansfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Stuus circles away.
Mansfield wants to clinch up but Stuus keeps it at a distance.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansfield misses with a takedown
and Stuus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mansfield thinking.
Stuus throws a front kick that sends Mansfield stumbling back into the cage.

Mansfield tries to sprawl but Stuus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stuus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mansfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mansfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stuus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mansfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mansfield is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield has hold of Stuus's hands but Stuus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mansfield trying to control here.
Stuus thows a huge punch but Mansfield dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuus wants to pass the guard but Mansfield is defending well.
Stuus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mansfield keeps working.
Mansfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Stuus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isiah Mansfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stuus landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isiah Mansfield will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mansfield throws a leg kick but Stuus moved away.
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown but Stuus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mansfield gets a clinch.
Stuus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansfield avoids it.
Mansfield tries to pull guard but Stuus holds him up against the cage and eventually Mansfield drops back down to his feet.
Stuus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Isiah Mansfield has been cut.

Mansfield decides to pull guard.

Mansfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stuus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stuus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stuus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stuus is working Mansfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Stuus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mansfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuus has managed to get both his arms back between Mansfield's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus lands a couple of elbows.
Stuus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stuus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuus stands up over Mansfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stuus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stuus won't allow Mansfield to sweep him here.
Stuus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Mansfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stuus 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 throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stuus lands a couple of digs.
Mansfield keeping moving, preventing Stuus from controlling successfully.
Stuus wants to pass the guard but Mansfield is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mansfield has an active guard here but Stuus has managed to pass into half guard.
Stuus working over Mansfield with some ground and pound. Mansfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mansfield taking some punishment here, with Stuus in his half guard.
Stuus is trying to control. Mansfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mansfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mansfield tries to roll over but Stuus keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuus working the head and body with strikes.
Mansfield tries to get to full guard but Stuus has control of the leg.
Mansfield wants to get back to his feet.
Stuus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mansfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stuus is thwarting Mansfield's attempts to control the position.

Mansfield actively working from the bottom here.
Mansfield is looking to escape.
Stuus working the head and body with strikes.
Stuus wants to take a breather but Mansfield is having none of it.
Stuus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stuus is keen to just control but Mansfield is a slippery customer.
Stuus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mansfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mansfield moves into full guard.

Stuus 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansfield 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.

Mansfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mansfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stuus!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuus is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Stuus.
I think Stuus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!