PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sopheap Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I.. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mansfield
vs
Seng

179 cm
26
137 lbs
16 - 12 - 2

169 cm
30
145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sopheap Seng!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mansfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Seng which made him look bad.
Seng lands a high kick!

It looks like Isiah Mansfield has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Seng as Mansfield shoots in.
Seng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seng tries to avoid it but Mansfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seng to the ground. Seng escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seng stuffs the takedown.
Mansfield moves forwards but Seng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Mansfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Seng which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Seng as Mansfield shoots in.
Mansfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seng looks to throw the jab but Mansfield is out of range.
Mansfield takes a swing at Seng's ribcage but misses.
Seng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mansfield.
Seng lands a jab to Mansfield's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng thumps Mansfield with a low kick.
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seng but Seng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mansfield is breathing heavily.
Mansfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seng circles away.
Seng lands a right hook to the body.
Seng misses with a jab to the body

and Mansfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Seng moves into full guard.
Seng pulls Mansfield in to control the position.

Mansfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seng is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mansfield, into his guard.

Mansfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seng is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng wants to control from the top but Mansfield keeps moving.
Seng lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seng wants to control from the top but Mansfield keeps moving.

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

Mansfield working for a triangle but Seng defends it easily.
Seng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield is trying to get back to half guard.
Mansfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Seng's best efforts.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mansfield is looking to improve his position.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back.

Seng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mansfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mansfield is looking for a triangle but Seng pushes his legs off easily.
Seng content to stall in guard here.
Seng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mansfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seng trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sopheap Seng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isiah Mansfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Seng swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mansfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Seng tried to score with a low kick but Mansfield checks it.
Seng throws a head kick that misses.

Mansfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mansfield showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mansfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mansfield.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mansfield connects with a nice short shot to Seng's temple.
Seng has hold of Mansfield's hands but Mansfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Isiah Mansfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mansfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mansfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Seng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seng is trying to control but can't.

Mansfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seng sees it coming and defends easily.

Mansfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Mansfield throws a strike but Seng avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mansfield throws a strike but Seng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield keeping full guard, as Seng tries to pass.

Mansfield is looking for a triangle but Seng pushes his legs off easily.

Mansfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seng is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seng wants to control from the top but Mansfield keeps moving.
Seng working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mansfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Seng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mansfield.
Seng wants to control but Mansfield is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mansfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 regains half guard.
Mansfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mansfield actively working from the bottom here.

Mansfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mansfield looking for submissions off his back.
Mansfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Seng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mansfield is just riding it out for now. Seng eventually gives up the hold.
Seng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mansfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Seng is looking for a kimura but Mansfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seng to get the leverage.
Mansfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mansfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mansfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seng 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 cut man is working on Isiah Mansfield's cut.
That's time! Mansfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mansfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seng manages to avoid it.
Seng's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansfield under the eye.
Seng misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Mansfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Seng which made him look bad.
Mansfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Mansfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Seng which made him look bad.
Seng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seng throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seng closes the distance but Mansfield moves to the side
and Mansfield counters with a left and a right that stings Seng.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seng sizes up Mansfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seng lands with a nice body punch.
Seng throws a nice looking combination but Mansfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Seng.
Seng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mansfield's calf.
Seng misses with a body shot
and Mansfield counters with a three punch combo that has Seng backing up. Seng nods at Mansfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Mansfield shoots in for a double leg but Seng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seng looks to land a combination but Mansfield avoids it well.
Seng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansfield.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seng, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seng swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mansfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Mansfield. Those never looked like landing.
Seng's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Seng duly obliges.
A big right from Seng misses.
Seng misses with a wild body shot.
Seng scores with a head kick. Mansfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Seng throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Mansfield both land. Nice combination.
Sopheap Seng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Seng.
Good leg kick by Seng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mansfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Seng misses.
Mansfield tries to bum rush Seng with a series of wild strikes but Seng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seng cracks the inside of Mansfield's front leg.
Seng throws a leg kick which misses Mansfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Mansfield tries to avoid it.
Sopheap Seng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mansfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mansfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mansfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seng misses the jab.
Seng throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng slaps away a takedown attempt from Mansfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seng lands with an uppercut that bounces Mansfield off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seng.
Seng lands a leg kick that knocks Mansfield off balance momentarily.
Seng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seng scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Seng.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seng digs a good hook to Mansfield's body.
Seng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sopheap Seng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seng 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sopheap Seng!
Sopheap Seng thanked the fans post fight for their support.