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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moskau. Mansfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Isiah Mansfield has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justina Vanovcan's chin.
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130 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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137 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vanovcan is trying to defend but Mansfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mansfield throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vanovcan to regain full guard.
Mansfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanovcan has wrist control.
Mansfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Mansfield looking to pass the guard.
Vanovcan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mansfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mansfield wants to stand but Vanovcan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mansfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mansfield throwing strikes from guard but Vanovcan blocks nicely.
Mansfield looking to pass the guard.
Mansfield throws an elbow that misses. Vanovcan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mansfield's guard. Nice move by Vanovcan!
Mansfield is trying to control the position but Vanovcan postures up.
Vanovcan throwing strikes but missing.
Vanovcan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mansfield's guard.
Mansfield tries to get to full guard but Vanovcan has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mansfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vanovcan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield is looking to escape.
Vanovcan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vanovcan tries to stand and escape but Mansfield is controlling the position.
Vanovcan stalling.
Vanovcan throwing shots but Mansfield is blocking nicely.
Mansfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vanovcan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mansfield gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vanovcan passes into side control.
Mansfield is trying to control Vanovcan's posture but Vanovcan avoids it.
Vanovcan trying to control the position but Mansfield is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Vanovcan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mansfield is looking to reverse the position.
Vanovcan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vanovcan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mansfield, who protects the arm well.
Vanovcan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mansfield rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vanovcan's guard! Nice work there by Mansfield!
Vanovcan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mansfield.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mansfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansfield postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanovcan is retaining full guard.
Vanovcan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mansfield postures up in Vanovcan's guard and throws a big left but Vanovcan blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansfield is one step ahead there.
Vanovcan keeping full guard, as Mansfield tries to pass.
Vanovcan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanovcan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanovcan controls Mansfield momentarily but Mansfield frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Mansfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mansfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mansfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poor strikes thrown by Mansfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mansfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mansfield lands a big shot there that rocks Vanovcan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansfield looking to ground and pound but Vanovcan is blocking nicely.
Mansfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vanovcan's face.
Mansfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanovcan is looking to escape.
Mansfield breaks from Vanovcan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mansfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vanovcan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mansfield landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Mansfield.
Mansfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mansfield looking to finish with strikes here!
Mansfield wants to finish this one by submission but Vanovcan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mansfield.
Mansfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vanovcan is now in Mansfield's guard. A big mistake from Mansfield there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Mansfield keeps moving.
Mansfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mansfield has his foot on Vanovcan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanovcan works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Vanovcan cracks Mansfield with a solid left hand.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Mansfield keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mansfield trying to strike off his back.
Vanovcan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mansfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mansfield some visible discomfort.
Mansfield tries to improve position but can't.
Vanovcan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mansfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mansfield.
You can see the frustration on Vanovcan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanovcan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mansfield's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mansfield is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vanovcan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vanovcan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield is looking for a sweep.
Vanovcan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vanovcan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansfield is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan working away.
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.
That's time! Vanovcan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mansfield throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mansfield looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
Vanovcan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanovcan takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanovcan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mansfield is defending well for now.
Vanovcan has Mansfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vanovcan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mansfield tumbling to the mat - Vanovcan dives into Mansfield's guard.
Mansfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanovcan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanovcan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanovcan stands up from Mansfield's guard - Vanovcan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vanovcan looking to score a takedown here. Mansfield is defending well but Vanovcan drives through and ends up in Mansfield's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanovcan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansfield looking for a guillotine here but Vanovcan defends easily.
Vanovcan throwing strikes from guard but Mansfield blocks nicely.
Mansfield keeping moving, preventing Vanovcan from controlling successfully.
Vanovcan is in close to Mansfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mansfield keeping moving, preventing Vanovcan from controlling successfully.
Mansfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mansfield keeping moving, preventing Vanovcan from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justina Vanovcan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mansfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mansfield showed some decent athleticism there.
Mansfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanovcan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanovcan is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mansfield is working away from the top position though.
Vanovcan is not content to let Mansfield control the position.
It looks like Mansfield is going to stand back up.
Justina Vanovcan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isiah Mansfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mansfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Isiah Mansfield.
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mansfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanovcan is looking to escape.
Vanovcan is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mansfield looking to control but Vanovcan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isiah Mansfield.
I've got Mansfield 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
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.
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