PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 182 p4p, 244 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 22 p4p, 36 weight class). Orsic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mangold
vs
Orsic

179 cm
31
159
18 - 14 - 1

185 cm
41
170
28 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangold scores with a body shot.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsic misses with a wild combination.
Mangold throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Mangold.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold with a nice cross.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Orsic throws a right and a left that Mangold avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold lands with a nice body punch.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsic scores with a body shot.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic wants to clinch up but Mangold keeps it at a distance.
Mangold throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic throws a counter combo.
Mangold punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsic works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Mangold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic lands with an overhand left.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsic.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Orsic does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
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.

Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Orsic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mangold has got the better of the exchanges.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mangold swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Mangold connects with a looping right hand.
Orsic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold lands with an overhand left.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Orsic scores with a jab.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic takes one to the chin there.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Orsic coming out on top.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Orsic is looking for the big counter here.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic misses with a left hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Orsic misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orsic.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Mangold defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold slips under a jab from Orsic.
Orsic misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangold.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Mangold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Orsic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Orsic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mangold jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Orsic right on the button with a cross.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold moves forwards but Orsic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic takes one to the side of the head.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
A jab lands there for Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Orsic throws a right hand that misses
and Orsic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic throws a combination that misses
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses the jab.
Orsic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Orsic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease.
Mangold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orsic looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mangold coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic slips a straight right by Mangold.
Orsic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsic moves forwards but Mangold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangold's hands.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mangold misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold misses with a body shot.
Mangold fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Orsic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Orsic misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic slips under a jab.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic with a poor takedown
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mangold lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Mangold. That snapped Orsic's head back.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsic doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Some wild striking there from Orsic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold had his way with Mate Orsic in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mangold scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses the jab.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangold misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic stalks Mangold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangold's face. Mangold staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Orsic.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic misses the body punch
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand

and Orsic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsic.
Mangold is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic is nestled in close to Mangold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mangold trying to control from the bottom.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangold to regain full guard.
Orsic trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses.
Mangold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangold is keeping the position for now.
Orsic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangold tries to avoid it but Orsic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangold to the ground. Mangold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orsic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mate Orsic.
I think Mangold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

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