PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tevin Mangrove Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takahashi
vs
Mangrove Jr

190 cm
39
243 lbs
45 - 19 - 0

199 cm
31
246 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takahashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr scores with a one two! Takahashi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takahashi cracks Mangrove Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mangrove Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
A big right from Takahashi misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangrove Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mangrove Jr misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Nice shot by Mangrove Jr.

Mangrove Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangrove Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
Mangrove Jr misses with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Takahashi tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi gets through Mangrove Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.

Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Mangrove Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Takahashi finds it's target.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mangrove Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Takahashi seems unphased.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mangrove Jr swinging wildly here.
Takahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove Jr
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Mangrove Jr's leg but Mangrove Jr calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangrove Jr keeps Takahashi at a distance using the push kick.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Takahashi swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mangrove Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangrove Jr checks the leg kick.
Mangrove Jr punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr with a jab.
Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Mangrove Jr.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove Jr.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Mangrove Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Mangrove Jr's head but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mangrove Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangrove Jr tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangrove Jr tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Mangrove Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangrove Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Mangrove Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the button.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove Jr.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove Jr slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Mangrove Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Mangrove Jr avoids it.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mangrove Jr!
Mangrove Jr missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Mangrove Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Mangrove Jr throws a counter combo.
Takahashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr slips a jab from Takahashi.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Takahashi punishes Mangrove Jr's body with a nice straight punch.

Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi can't break the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Mangrove Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mangrove Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Mangrove Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mangrove Jr clinches with his opponent.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr is working Takahashi over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takahashi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mangrove Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Takahashi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.