PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 24 p4p, 262 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 2 p4p, 24 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sitsongrit
vs
Mantle

176 cm
33
146
24 - 5 - 0

169 cm
33
145
23 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Bondi MMA 🏝️
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Mantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mantle pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mantle lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.

It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Mantle.
Nice shot by Mantle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.

Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.

Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mantle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Mantle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mantle sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mantle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.

Mantle gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantle thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Mantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with an open hand slap.

Mantle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sitsongrit has his feet on Mantle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Mantle is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Mantle blocks the leg kick.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick

and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mantle postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mantle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Mantle does no damage.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook

and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.

Sitsongrit kicks Mantle off and gets to his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Mantle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
No joy there for Mantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Mantle dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle lands a jab to the nose.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Sitsongrit rushes Mantle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle stalling.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Mantle wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
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!
Mantle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mantle missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Donk. Mantle catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantle at a distance.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mantle blocks a leg kick.
Mantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Mantle lands the left hand.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Mantle is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Mantle should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mantle lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Mantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Mantle was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mantle under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand

and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Mantle off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantle throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mantle has his hands on Sitsongrit's head, controlling the position.
Mantle 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.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Mantle controlling the position.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two 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.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Mantle had control of the position.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Mantle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Mantle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sitsongrit regains guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.