PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lito Lapid (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.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mansfield
vs
Lapid

179 cm
22
137 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

173 cm
21
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lito Lapid!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mansfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mansfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Lapid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mansfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lapid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mansfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansfield throws a strike but Lapid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mansfield working for a triangle but Lapid defends it easily.
Lapid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mansfield looking for a guillotine here but Lapid defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mansfield looking for subs off his back but Lapid has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lapid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mansfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mansfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lapid wants to get up but he can't break Mansfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Mansfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lapid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mansfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lapid, into his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mansfield trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lapid manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lapid wants to stand but Mansfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mansfield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapid misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Mansfield counters with a shoot takedown. Lapid fights it but they end up in guard.
Lapid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mansfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mansfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lapid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mansfield passes Lapid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mansfield thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lapid to regain full guard.
Mansfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Lapid keeping moving, preventing Mansfield from controlling successfully.
Mansfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapid trying to keep a closed guard but Mansfield is proving a slippery customer.
Mansfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Mansfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lapid is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mansfield, into his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lapid won't allow Mansfield to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lapid scores with a kick to the body.
Lapid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansfield fails with the takedown
and Lapid counters with a left to the body.
Lapid with a hook.
Isiah Mansfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mansfield working Lapid over with strikes.

Lapid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mansfield working over Lapid with some ground and pound. Lapid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lapid gets full guard.
Lapid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mansfield.
Mansfield trying to control but Lapid is working from the bottom.
Mansfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield works over Lapid with some ground and pound from guard.
Mansfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mansfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mansfield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lapid dives on top into guard.
Lapid won't allow Mansfield to sweep him here.

Mansfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Mansfield dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lapid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansfield moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lapid leaves Mansfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Mansfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Lapid which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansfield tries to clinch but Lapid is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mansfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lapid swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansfield.
Lapid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Lapid misses

and Mansfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mansfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lapid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapid swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mansfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lapid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mansfield has Lapid in his guard.

Mansfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mansfield looking for a guillotine here but Lapid defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Isiah Mansfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mansfield has control of Lapid's left arm, preventing Lapid from doing any damage.
Lapid wants to stand but Mansfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mansfield holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Mansfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mansfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Mansfield!