Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Mangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Van Den Born drops Mangas with a left right combo! Van Den Born follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mangas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mangas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Den Born pulls his head out easily.
Mangas wants to get back to full guard.
Mangas is working hard here to advance position.
Van Den Born passes to side control.
Mangas can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Den Born misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mangas is looking to regain half guard here but Van Den Born keeps moving and retains side control.
Mangas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Den Born's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Mangas trying to hold on to Van Den Born's head to control him but Van Den Born postures up.
Van Den Born is trying to control. Mangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangas moves into full guard.
Van Den Born engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mangas trying to keep a closed guard but Van Den Born is proving a slippery customer.
Van Den Born stopping the sweep attempt from Mangas.#SUB#
Mangas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Den Born can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangas is trying to keep Van Den Born in close. #SUB#
Mangas working for a triangle but Van Den Born defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Van Den Born avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mangas has Van Den Born pulled in close to control his posture.
Van Den Born stays in close to Mangas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Van Den Born defends easily.
Mangas 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.#T3##SUB#
Van Den Born avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mangas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Den Born gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mangas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Den Born content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Den Born preventing the sweep.
Van Den Born wants to control from the top but Mangas keeps moving. #SUB#
Mangas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Den Born looking to pass the guard.
Van Den Born trying to control but Mangas is working from the bottom.
Van Den Born pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangas is keeping the position for now.
Mangas seems keen to control Van Den Born's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Den Born wants to control from the top but Mangas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mangas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangas misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mangas is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Den Born throws the kick towards the body but Mangas avoids it.
Van Den Born lands a big right hook! Mangas looks hurt but is still standing! Van Den Born lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Mangas falls down and Van Den Born dives in with a huge hammer fist! Mangas's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Van Den Born runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ko Van Den Born!
Our winner, Ko Van Den Born, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Mangas shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxaaja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mangas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boxaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boxaaja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mangas.
Boxaaja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangas blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Mangas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mangas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Mangas is trying to get an arm triangle but Boxaaja is defending well.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Boxaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Mangas tries for a kimura but Boxaaja is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Mangas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boxaaja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mangas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boxaaja rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mangas's guard! Nice work there by Boxaaja! #SUB#
Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily. #SUB#
Mangas looking for subs off his back but Boxaaja has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Mangas trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja prevents Mangas from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mangas is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mangas controls his leg. #SUB#
Mangas looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boxaaja seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mangas is looking to improve his position.
Mangas is doing well to control the position and prevent Boxaaja from advancing to side control.
Mangas wants to control the action here but instead Boxaaja manages to pass to full mount!
Mangas is looking to improve his position but Boxaaja isn't that keen on the idea.
Mangas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boxaaja tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mangas controls his leg.
Mangas wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boxaaja seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mangas wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangas wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!#SUB#
Mangas has got his arm under Boxaaja's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Boxaaja has spun round into Mangas's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Mangas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Boxaaja throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mangas blocks a jab.
Mangas slips under a jab from Boxaaja.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangas is defended easily by Boxaaja.
Mangas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxaaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Mangas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxaaja quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas stalling. #SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boxaaja still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boxaaja has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Mangas can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangas is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Mangas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boxaaja off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Mangas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mangas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Boxaaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mangas. #SUB#
Boxaaja is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mangas gets his way! #T2##SUB#
Mangas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mangas struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Boxaaja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mangas's arms.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja fending off the submission attempt from Mangas. #SUB#
Boxaaja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mangas's arms. #T3#
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Mangas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mangas looking to break Boxaaja's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boxaaja remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mangas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boxaaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mangas. #SUB#
Boxaaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mangas. #SUB#
Mangas working for a choke but Boxaaja is defending well. #SUB#
Mangas tightening his grip on Boxaaja, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Mangas looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Boxaaja defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Mangas tightening his grip on Boxaaja, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mangas is looking for the choke from the back position but Boxaaja is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mangas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxaaja's waist but Boxaaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mangas off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Boxaaja misses.
Boxaaja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxaaja misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas blocks a jab.#TD#
Mangas gets the takedown into side control.
Mangas prevents Boxaaja from escaping the position.#SUB#
Mangas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mangas is trying to get an arm triangle but Boxaaja is defending well.
Boxaaja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mangas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja pushes Mangas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mangas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boxaaja can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mangas takes a little break here. Boxaaja wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Mangas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mangas is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boxaaja looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mangas gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boxaaja is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mangas lets go of the hold and Boxaaja can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A very excited looking Ruben Ruiz Mangas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mangas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangas.
Jcool takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK ELITE MASTERS in the buildup to the fight.
Jcool takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Jcool takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jcool has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Jcool's head. #ROC#Jcool is rocked!
Jcool tries to get into range but Mangas steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jcool! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mangas scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Mangas moves out of range easily.
Gulf scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangas 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.
Mangas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Mangas.
Nice body punch from Mangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gulf lands a nice shot that snaps Mangas's head back.
Mangas with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Mangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf misses with a hook
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf 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.
Gulf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gulf throws the left hand but Mangas avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Mangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gulf looks for the body kick but Mangas saw that one coming.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangas. #T2#
Mangas scores with a jab.
Mangas misses with a kick to the body
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Gulf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gulf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gulf misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangas wants to land a leg kick but Gulf is out of range.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangas.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gulf blocks it well.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gulf misses its target.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas throws a chopping leg kick but Gulf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Mangas saw it coming and moves away.
Mangas misses with a takedown attempt - Gulf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangas misses with a hook to the body
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangas throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Mangas scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Mangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mangas misses. #T1#
Mangas swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Mangas scores with a nice right hand.
Mangas tries to move into range but Gulf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangas drops his hands momentarily and Gulf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf checks a low kick from Mangas.
Mangas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Gulf has Mangas up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage.
Mangas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Gulf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gulf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangas misses with a jab to the body
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
Gulf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target. #T3#
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf drops Mangas with a big left hand! Mangas is injured, injured bad! Gulf jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a three punch combo that has Handicks backing up. Handicks nods at Mangas to acknowledge the strikes.
Handicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangas at a distance.
Mangas slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Mangas misses with a straight right.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangas to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangas misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangas slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Handicks 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.#T1#
Handicks misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangas 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 Handicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mangas scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Handicks misses
and Mangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Handicks thinking.
Mangas scores with a leg kick.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
Mangas avoids the body shot from Handicks.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
A big left from Mangas misses.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Mangas misses
and Mangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas connects with the punch.
Mangas lands a leg kick that knocks Handicks off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Handicks.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Mangas avoids nicely.
Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Mangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas motions for Handicks to come forward. Mangas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangas throws out the jab.
Handicks lands with a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangas.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Mangas lands a jab.
Mangas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a solid body kick.
Mangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Handicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mangas moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Mangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Mangas.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Mangas's shoulder, as Mangas tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Mangas lunges at Handicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handicks's hand.
Mangas throws a chopping leg kick but Handicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Handicks is looking for the big counter here.
Mangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Handicks throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Mangas is looking to counter punch.
Handicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Mangas moved out of range nicely.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Mangas counters with a good low kick that Handicks was not able to check.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas slips under a jab.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangas scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Mangas clinches. #BC#
Mangas breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Mangas lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Mangas takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangas.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Mangas avoids it with no problem.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangas finish him?
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!
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Mangas counters with a good low kick that Handicks was not able to check.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Mangas sends Handicks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mangas is motioning to the referee to let Handicks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Handicks throws a series of punches but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks digs a good hook to Mangas's body. #T2#
Handicks throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Mangas counters with a nice right hand that sends Handicks toppling to the canvas! Handicks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mangas finish him?!
Mangas drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Handicks's head, knocking him out cold! Mangas is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
After winning the bout, Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Mangas.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
Mangas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
A quick step to the side and DeVanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangas throws out a leg kick but DeVanzo moves out of range and Mangas only half commits.
Mangas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#DeVanzo is rocked!
DeVanzo throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangas! But no joy.
Mangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeVanzo misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a big right hand! Oh DeVanzo is in trouble here! Mangas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C79: Po vs. Steve II
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Mangas misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Steele backing away here, and Mangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mangas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Mangas throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele works Mangas's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Mangas misses.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Mangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele throws a right hand that Mangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangas also avoids with ease.
Mangas looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Mangas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Steele misses with a body punch
and Mangas counters with a nice body kick.
Mangas throws a leg kick
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Mangas scores with a leg kick.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangas.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target. #T2#
Mangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele slips a jab from Mangas.
Mangas lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangas misses with an uppercut.
Mangas scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mangas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Mangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangas moves away from the strike by Steele.
Mangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele takes a swing at Mangas's ribcage but misses.
Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele connects with a right hand. Mangas shakes it off.
Steele stuns Mangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Mangas's shoulder, as Mangas tries to avoid the shot.
Mangas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele misses with a body punch
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele cracks Mangas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Steele misses.
Mangas tries a quick counter leg kick but Steele is wise to it.
Mangas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangas misses with a hook.
Mangas tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stanley Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele'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.#R2#
Mangas scores with a nice strike.
Steele defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
Steele lands a jab to Mangas's midsection.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Mangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangas throws a big shot that misses.
Mangas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a nice leg kick.
Mangas connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Mangas throws a leg kick but Steele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mangas throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangas throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Steele checks a low kick from Mangas.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele stalks Mangas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangas's face. Mangas staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Mangas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangas feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Steele swinging wildly here.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangas off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangas.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Mangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Mangas there.
Steele scores with a jab. Mangas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangas chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Mangas lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into range.
Mangas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele throws a jab when Mangas was well out of range.
Mangas throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
Steele misses with a hook
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele staying out of range there.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it.
Mangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Mangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Mangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangas is just out of range.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele slips a jab from Mangas.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruben Ruiz Mangas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mangas lands with a straight right. Steele didn't see that one coming.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Mangas saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mangas.
Steele cracks Mangas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Mangas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Mangas connects with a looping right hand.
Mangas misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a left right combination that sends Mangas crashing to the mat - Steele wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Mangas out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Steele!
A relieved looking Stanley Steele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
A big left from McCockiner misses.
McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it.
Mangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from McCockiner misses.
McCockiner misses the shot to the body.
Mangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCockiner throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangas lands with a shot to the body.
Mangas scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.#T1#
Mangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCockiner looks to land a combination but Mangas avoids it well.
A big right from McCockiner misses.
McCockiner throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mangas counters with a single leg into guard. McCockiner didn't expect that.
Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mangas wants to control from the top but McCockiner keeps moving. #T2#
McCockiner keeping full guard, as Mangas tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mangas wants to control from the top but McCockiner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCockiner connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Mangas misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for McCockiner.
Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCockiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
McCockiner with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mangas responds with a good body kick, but McCockiner manages to step out the way in time.
Mangas misses with a lunging right hand
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangas looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCockiner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mangas. McCockiner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C64: Muller vs. Alyoshin
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Mangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mangas throws the left hand but DeVanzo avoids the punch easily.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo fails to land the takedown.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas feints and then cracks DeVanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeVanzo down.
Mangas throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mangas lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo scores with a nice right hand.
DeVanzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVanzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it.
Mangas is looking to counter punch.
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangas.
Mangas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
DeVanzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangas. Mangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeVanzo cracks Mangas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mangas catches DeVanzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeVanzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
DeVanzo misses the shot to the body.
Mangas connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangas slips a jab and a cross from DeVanzo.
Mangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangas looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
DeVanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangas.
DeVanzo feints a jab promting Mangas to slip. DeVanzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mangas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeVanzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeVanzo tries to bum rush Mangas with a series of wild strikes but Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Mangas. #T3#
Mangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangas.
Mangas cracks DeVanzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeVanzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeVanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVanzo misses the target.
Nice cross by Mangas.
Nice body punch from Mangas.
Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo tries to move into range but Mangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeVanzo swinging wildly here. #T4#
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVanzo.
Mangas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeVanzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
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!
DeVanzo swings widly with a right hand
and DeVanzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#DeVanzo is rocked!
Mangas with a nice calf kick.
DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangas finish him?
Mangas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVanzo swings for the body but Mangas moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangas misses its target.
DeVanzo seems to have recovered his senses.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mangas sprawls well. Mangas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeVanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie DeVanzo.
DeVanzo drops his hands momentarily and Mangas needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips DeVanzo just on the top of the head. DeVanzo drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in DeVanzo - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A very excited looking Ruben Ruiz Mangas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Crunch! Kuznetsov slams his shin into Mangas's torso.
Mangas moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Mangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Mangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangas throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangas.
Mangas tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Mangas throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Mangas feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuznetsov. Mangas shrugs it off though.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Mangas takes one on the button.#T1#
Kuznetsov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangas. That one must have hurt.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Mangas moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangas.
Mangas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Mangas with a series of wild strikes but Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangas moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Mangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangas.
Kuznetsov backing away here, and Mangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mangas avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Mangas with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangas.
Mangas with a jab.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Mangas strikes.
Mangas lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Mangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangas throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
It seemed like Mangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Mangas.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangas. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Mangas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Mangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Mangas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Mangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Mangas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mangas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Mangas slips under a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut
and Mangas counters with a solid body kick.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a good body shot.
Mangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from The Wandering Spirit tenderised Mangas's leg. Mangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Wandering Spirit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit avoids a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a counter right but Mangas avoids it with no problem.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
Mangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
The Wandering Spirit scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
The Wandering Spirit missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit throws a looping overhand right but Mangas ducks down to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangas swings widly with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a thumping low kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a right hand that Mangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangas also avoids with ease.
Mangas throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Wandering Spirit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangas doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
The Wandering Spirit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangas.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
Mangas looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
The Wandering Spirit digs a good body shot into Mangas's ribs.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a left to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body shot.
Mangas fails to land the takedown.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Mangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mangas there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit throws a push kick but Mangas slaps the foot to one side.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Mangas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mangas trying to control but The Wandering Spirit is working from the bottom. #T4#
The Wandering Spirit pulls Mangas in close to prevent any damage.
The Wandering Spirit keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
Mangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangas looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a wild body shot.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a loose jab but Mangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangas misses with a kick to the body.
Mangas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab from Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
The Wandering Spirit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangas.
Mangas jabs The Wandering Spirit right on the nose. The Wandering Spirit blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut.#T1#
Mangas 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.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Wandering Spirit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
The Wandering Spirit digs a good body shot into Mangas's ribs.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that Mangas semi-blocks.
Mangas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wandering Spirit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
Mangas moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangas defending well as The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Mangas shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a low kick.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Wandering Spirit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Wandering Spirit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangas moves out of range as The Wandering Spirit strikes.
The Wandering Spirit lands a right hook to the body.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangas attempts a counter takedown but The Wandering Spirit avoids it well and moves away.
Mangas blocks a head kick by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangas's head backwards.
Mangas takes a swing at The Wandering Spirit's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The Wandering Spirit looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range.
Mangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Wandering Spirit's head backwards.
Mangas misses with a body shot
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Wandering Spirit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Mangas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangas looks to land a body kick but The Wandering Spirit moved away.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wandering Spirit moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
The Wandering Spirit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab from Mangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and The Wandering Spirit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wandering Spirit lunges at Mangas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangas's hand.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Mangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wandering Spirit. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangas misses with a hook. The Wandering Spirit ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The Wandering Spirit catches Mangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Wandering Spirit throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Mangas misses.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body kick.
Mangas looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Mangas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the head.
Mangas moves away from the strike by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Wandering Spirit counter with a right hand.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick but Mangas moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mangas pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit is out of range and Mangas settles back down.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Wandering Spirit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Wandering Spirit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangas scores with the left hand. The Wandering Spirit knows he should have avoided that one.
Mangas moves out of range as The Wandering Spirit strikes.
Mangas is looking to counter punch.
Mangas slips a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Wandering Spirit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangas appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Wandering Spirit moves away from the strike by Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a straight right.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Mangas's belly button to the back.
Mangas misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mangas scores with a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a kick to the temple. Mangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Wandering Spirit throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangas jabs The Wandering Spirit right on the nose. The Wandering Spirit blinks but takes it well.
Mangas avoids a kick to the body.
Mangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangas takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Mangas's belly button to the back.
Mangas staying out of range there.
Jab by Mangas.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
Mangas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangas with a body shot.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice body punch.
Mangas misses with an uppercut
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mangas throws a hook to the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like The Wandering Spirit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Wandering Spirit. That's going to slow Mangas down.
The Wandering Spirit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Wandering Spirit throws a push kick but Mangas slaps the foot to one side.
Mangas swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Wandering Spirit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 78 | Animosity
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Heights just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Mangas moves into range and clinches up with Heights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangas.
Mangas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heights's efforts to push away.
Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangas.
Mangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heights working aggressively here.
Heights digs a right hand into Mangas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangas's gas tank.
Heights misses with the head strike.
Mangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Heights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Heights avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage.
Heights misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangas.
Heights blocks a body shot from Mangas.
Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Mangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights is pressed up against the cage. Mangas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heights down to the mat. Heights avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas throws a jab when Heights was well out of range.
Heights looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heights.
Heights slips a jab from Mangas.
Heights was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Mangas gets a double leg takedown into Heights's guard.
Mangas throwing strikes from guard but Heights blocks nicely.
Mangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heights keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Heights is adopting a defensive guard.
Mangas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mangas preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Mangas moves out of range as Heights strikes.
Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Mangas.
Good exchange - Mangas coming out on top.
Mangas lands with a right hand.
Mangas connects with a looping right hand.
Heights connects with a crisp jab.
Heights lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangas with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mangas lands a glancing blow to the side of Heights's head.#T4#
Mangas looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
Heights looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heights slips a straight right by Mangas.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses.
Mangas throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mangas misses with a body kick.
Heights misses with a leg kick.
Mangas throws out a counter right but Heights avoids it with no problem.
Mangas misses with a left hand
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Heights lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Heights should have avoided that one.
Mangas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mangas throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights.
Mangas scores with a shot to the body.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heights.
Heights throws a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a nice body shot.
Heights stuffs the takedown.
Mangas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heights manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heights takes a swing at Mangas's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Heights blocks the leg kick.
Heights misses with a leg kick
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangas.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heights is looking to counter punch.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights.
Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Mangas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well.
Mangas lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mangas, as that shot connected.
Mangas misses with a straight right.
Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heights connects with the punch.#T2#
Mangas misses with a low kick.
Mangas misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Mangas misses
letting Heights counter with a right hand.
Heights cracks Mangas with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangas misses with a takedown
letting Heights counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Mangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heights misses with a head kick.
Mangas thows a leg kick but Heights checks it
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Heights tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangas is able to avoid easily.
Mangas tries to work over Heights's front leg with a kick but Heights checks it.
Heights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangas tried to score with a low kick but Heights checks it.
Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heights throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangas on the side of the head.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Mangas is rocked!
Mangas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heights counters with a crisp right that sends Mangas to the canvas! Heights follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 70 | Rishkinov vs Izzy II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vujić.
A big left from Vujić misses.
Mangas throws an overhand right that lands on Vujić's shoulder, as Vujić tries to avoid the shot.
Vujić's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangas under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vujić.
Mangas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vujić has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vujić connects with a body shot that sends Mangas's belly button to the back.
Vujić misses with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vujić, as that shot connected.
Vujić cracks Mangas with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Vujić. That snapped Mangas's head back.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mangas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Vujić.
We've been hearing reports that Mangas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangas.
Mangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vujić throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a nice leg kick.
Mangas throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vujić takes a swing at Mangas's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangas moves away from the strike by Vujić. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić cracks Mangas with a good jab.
Mangas misses with a right hand
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Mangas motions for Vujić to come forward. Mangas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Mangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangas.
Mangas slips under a jab.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Mangas's head but Mangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Vujić.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangas moves away.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.#T3#
Mangas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Mangas clinches with his opponent.
Mangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangas misses with a body punch.
Vujić tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas tries to work over Vujić's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vujić is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mangas is defending well.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krsto Vujić.#BC2#
Vujić escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vujić throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangas throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
Mangas tries to move into range but Vujić moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vujić lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangas's head.
Vujić lands a jab to Mangas's midsection.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Mangas's head but Mangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vujić looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Vujić.
Mangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangas scores with a head kick. Vujić tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangas.
Vujić throws a right hand that misses
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mangas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
Mangas is looking to slow Vujić down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Mangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krsto Vujić dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić'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.#R2#
Vujić throws a hook but Mangas blocks it.
Vujić pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangas moves away.
Vujić has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangas throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangas moves away.
Vujić misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vujić misses with a hook
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Mangas tries to clinch up but Vujić circles away and keeps his distance.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Mangas avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vujić! But no joy.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Mangas's head but Mangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Mangas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vujić connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangas scrambles back to his feet.
Mangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Vujić looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range.
Mangas tries to clinch but Vujić is having none of it.
Vujić lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangas off the cage and back into range.
Vujić misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangas misses the target.
Vujić looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Vujić with a jab.
Mangas lands with a good body shot.
Mangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Vujić counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mangas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vujić taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Mangas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Mangas tries to buck Vujić off but Vujić is having none of it.
Vujić controlling the position from side mount.
Vujić wants to control but Mangas is keeping him busy.
Vujić just content to control the position.
Mangas is trying to control Vujić's posture but Vujić avoids it.
Mangas sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mangas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangas gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mangas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mangas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vujić moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mangas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mangas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vujić manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vujić postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mangas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vujić avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangas is looking to sweep but instead, Vujić has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krsto Vujić showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mangas.
Mangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vujić lands a nice hook to Mangas's body. Mangas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vujić's head.
Vujić jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
Vujić bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vujić misses.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vujić.
Nice shot by Vujić.
Vujić lands a nice shot that snaps Mangas's head back. #T1#
Vujić misses with a straight right.
Mangas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mangas feints and then cracks Vujić's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vujić down.
Mangas swings for the body but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Mangas.
Vujić moves out of range as Mangas throws a body kick.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
Vujić scores with a nice head shot.
Vujić throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Mangas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangas. #TD2#
Vujić turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vujić manages to end up in side control.
Krsto Vujić has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vujić throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vujić landing strikes.
Mangas is looking for a sweep.
Vujić wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangas keeps working.
Mangas is trying to control Vujić's posture but Vujić avoids it.
Mangas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vujić trying to control but Mangas postures up.
Vujić wants to get back to full guard.
Mangas is looking to stall here but Vujić recovers full guard.
Krsto Vujić is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mangas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vujić trying to control the position.
Mangas pushing down on Vujić's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangas tries to pass to full mount but Vujić defends it.
Vujić is controlling Mangas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mangas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vujić defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krsto Vujić comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vujić winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krsto Vujić!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Krsto Vujić waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Mangas.
Mangas connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Mangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Mangas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas lands an overhand right.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangas.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A shot to the body from Mangas misses
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Mangas blocks a jab.
Hammer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and Mangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hammer with a body shot.
Mangas scores with a hook.
Mangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangas misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Mangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Mangas moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangas has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangas controls his hands. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer slips under a jab from Mangas.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
A nice side step and Mangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Mangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangas with a nice calf kick.
Mangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Mangas. #T4#
Mangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
Mangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mangas avoids a kick to the body.
Mangas lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Mangas.
Mangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangas throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mangas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mangas steps in with a hook that catches Hammer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mangas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hammer looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 59 | Atunes vs Rishkinov
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Mangas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sahrahsahe pinned against the cage. Sahrahsahe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sahrahsahe.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a front kick but Mangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sahrahsahe jabs Mangas right on the nose. Mangas blinks but takes it well.
Mangas throws a body punch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Mangas moves out of range as Sahrahsahe throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sahrahsahe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a front kick but Mangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Mangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas scores with a push kick.
Mangas misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sahrahsahe missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sahrahsahe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe connects with a crisp jab.
Sahrahsahe misses the jab.#T2#
Mangas slips a jab from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas slips a jab from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangas.
Mangas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mangas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Mangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangas is looking to wear down Sahrahsahe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangas checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangas.#T3#
Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Mangas throws a front kick aimed at Sahrahsahe's knee but Sahrahsahe avoids it well.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahrahsahe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangas's hands.
Mangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sahrahsahe finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangas's head.
Sahrahsahe misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas works Sahrahsahe's body with a nice hook.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangas.
Mangas with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Mangas tests Sahrahsahe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sahrahsahe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mangas throws a body punch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangas should have avoided that one.
Sahrahsahe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Sahrahsahe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herrick Sahrahsahe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sahrahsahe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sahrahsahe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sahrahsahe connects with a body shot.#T1#
Sahrahsahe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sahrahsahe.
Mangas slips under a jab.
Sahrahsahe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but Mangas moves out of range easily.
Sahrahsahe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangas takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Sahrahsahe scores with a decent looking hook.
Sahrahsahe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Mangas misses. #T2#
Sahrahsahe ducks right into an uppercut from Mangas.
Mangas works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe.
A quick step to the side and Mangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sahrahsahe misses.
Mangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangas is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas throws out a loose jab but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sahrahsahe clobbers Mangas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sahrahsahe looks for the body kick but Mangas saw that one coming. #T3#
A jab from Sahrahsahe does it's job there.
Sahrahsahe stuns Mangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sahrahsahe throws a jab when Mangas was well out of range.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangas defending well as Sahrahsahe loads up on a big left hand.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab.
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangas misses with a looping left.
Sahrahsahe lands with a kick to the temple. Mangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sahrahsahe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Mangas moves his leg out of the way.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sahrahsahe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangas on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangas. Sahrahsahe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sahrahsahe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangas misses the jab.
Mangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sahrahsahe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Sahrahsahe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangas's head backwards.
Sahrahsahe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangas throws an overhand right that lands on Sahrahsahe's shoulder, as Sahrahsahe tries to avoid the shot.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe with a hook.
Sahrahsahe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe staying out of range there.
Mangas thows a leg kick but Sahrahsahe checks it
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick.
Mangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sahrahsahe.#T1#
Sahrahsahe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Sahrahsahe misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sahrahsahe throws a wild body kick that Mangas sees coming a mile off.
Mangas throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe throws a big shot that misses.
Sahrahsahe swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sahrahsahe can pounce on him.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrick Sahrahsahe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mangas slips under a jab.
Mangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sahrahsahe just manages to avoid it.
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sahrahsahe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mangas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Sahrahsahe slips under a jab from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mangas can pounce on him.
Mangas loads up on a big right hand but Sahrahsahe slips the punch.
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mangas counters by clinching up.
Sahrahsahe working hard to break the clinch.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Sahrahsahe avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sahrahsahe.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sahrahsahe controls his hands.
Mangas tries to work over Sahrahsahe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe tries to circle away but Mangas has him pinned against the cage.
Mangas tries a body shot but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Mangas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Mangas is controlling him.
A short right from Mangas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangas throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
A low kick from Sahrahsahe is predictable there
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Sahrahsahe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sahrahsahe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangas is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
A low kick from Mangas is predictable there
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick that stops Mangas in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Sahrahsahe tries to keep at a distance but Mangas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sahrahsahe 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herrick Sahrahsahe!
Our winner, Herrick Sahrahsahe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Makres moves away from the strike by Mangas.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makres misses with a right hand
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangas.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Makres misses with an uppercut
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Makres is predictable there
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makres tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangas is wise to it.
Mangas scores with a nice right hand.
Makres connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangas moves out of range of the leg kick from Makres.
A head kick misses from Makres.
Mangas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Makres throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mangas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makres's guard.
Mangas advances position into side control!
Makres is trying to improve his position.
Makres keeps trying to improve his position.
Makres can't do much from the bottom here.
Makres is looking to regain half guard here but Mangas keeps moving and retains side control.
Makres regains half guard.
Mangas is looking to stall here but Makres recovers full guard. #T2#
Mangas is pushing down on Makres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makres is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makres manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Makres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangas is aware though and is defending well.
Mangas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Makres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mangas uses it to pass to side control.
Makres prevents Mangas from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Makres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Makres is looking for a sweep.
Mangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makres keeps working.
Makres manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makres trying to control from the bottom.
Makres is looking for a sweep. Mangas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but Makres defending well.
Makres is not content to let Mangas control the position.#SUB2#
Makres actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
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.
Mangas is pressing down on Makres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makres is holding on for now.
Makres manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Makres is looking for a triangle here but Mangas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makres tries to buck Mangas off but Mangas is having none of it.#SUB#
Mangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Makres.
Makres thows a leg kick but Mangas checks it
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Mangas misses.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Mangas connects with a body shot.
Mangas tries to land a body kick
and Makres counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Makres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres misses with a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Makres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makres defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Makres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makres has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left lands for Mangas.
Mangas 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.
Makres checks a leg kick.
A big right from Makres misses.
Mangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangas connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Mangas dives in for a single leg takedown but Makres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makres jumps guard but Mangas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangas controls his hands.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Mangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangas.
Mangas prevents Makres from breaking the clinch.
Mangas lands with a light punch inside.
Mangas has Makres pressed against the cage, preventing Makres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangas's elbow.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas.
Mangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Makres tries to pull guard but Mangas holds him up against the cage and eventually Makres drops back down to his feet.
Mangas scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Makres wants to break free but Mangas has control. #BC2#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Makres throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
Makres throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mangas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mangas.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mangas is looking to work some ground and pound but Makres has wrist control.#SUB2#
Makres has his foot on Mangas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mangas works his way back into a safe position though.
Mangas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Makres keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
Mangas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mangas tries to free his leg and advance position but Makres is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Makres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Mangas misses.
Mangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makres circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makres under the eye.
Makres throws a solid leg kick but Mangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makres.#TD#
Mangas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Makres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangas defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Mangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Makres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangas forces his way into half guard.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but Makres defending well. #SUB#
Mangas is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangas content to control rather than advance.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Mangas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makres manages to get to full guard.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangas passes Makres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mangas tries to pass to full mount but Makres defends it. #T3##SUB#
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangas.
Mangas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Makres's thigh. Makres counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Makres working for a triangle but Mangas defends it easily.
Makres being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mangas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mangas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangas has managed to get both his arms back between Makres's legs - danger averted.
Mangas trying to control but Makres is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makres keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A less than humble Ruben Ruiz Mangas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFL 42 | Akinwande vs Simard
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Storm throws a series of punches but Mangas avoids them all with ease.
Storm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm catches Mangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Storm tries to land a body kick
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm scores with a nice body kick.
Mangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mangas throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm slips a straight right by Mangas.
Storm throws a head kick but Mangas moves out of range. #T1#
Mangas slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Mangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Storm scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Jackson Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangas throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangas throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Mangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangas keeps Storm at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangas throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Mangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
Mangas throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangas lands with a nice body punch.
Mangas lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Mangas slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Left hook, right uppercut from Storm. #T3#
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangas misses the jab.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangas!
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangas in his tracks.
Mangas throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
A big right from Storm misses.
Mangas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm misses with a kick to the body.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangas.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Jackson Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangas avoids the body shot from Storm.
Mangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangas.
Mangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm checks a low kick from Mangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a right and a left that Mangas avoids nicely.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangas digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.#T1#
Mangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Mangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mangas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Mangas scores with a leg kick.
Storm throws a hook but Mangas blocks it.
Storm tries to bum rush Mangas with a series of wild strikes but Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm takes a swing at Mangas's ribcage but misses.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mangas doesn't seem phased though.
Mangas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangas stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangas.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangas.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Mangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Mangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangas misses with a body shot
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangas tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Storm tries a low kick but Mangas avoids it.
Mangas misses with a straight right. #T4#
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangas.
Despite the aggression on Storm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mangas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Storm is looking to chop away at Mangas's legs.
Mangas avoids the head kick by Storm.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Mangas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruben Ruiz Mangas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Storm looks to land a left hand but Mangas moved out of range nicely.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Mangas throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm throws a series of punches but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Mangas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Mangas is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangas.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range. #CL2#
Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Mangas.
Mangas lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangas tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Mangas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Mangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm gets through Mangas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangas working aggressively here.
Mangas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Storm working aggressively here.
Mangas misses with a punch 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!
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangas tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Mangas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm letting Mangas take a breather here.
Storm tries a body shot but Mangas blocks it.
Mangas tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Mangas.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangas has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mangas lands a left hand. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangas.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Mangas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Ruiz Mangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm blocks a body shot from Mangas.
Storm blocking some punches.
A short left from Mangas.
Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm misses with some punches.
Mangas lands a nice uppercut.
Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.#T4#
Storm takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm prevents a body shot from Mangas.
A hook to the body from Mangas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangas tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangas blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Mangas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Storm.
Mangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Mangas presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Mangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Storm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ruben Ruiz Mangas.
I think Mangas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A very excited looking Ruben Ruiz Mangas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SFL 33 | Fusi vs Simard
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Mangas motions for Nelson to come forward. Mangas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Mangas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangas.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mangas scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mangas.
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Mangas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mangas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Mangas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura here.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Mangas has control of the leg.
Mangas is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Mangas controlling the action here.
Nelson is looking to improve his position. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control here.
Mangas controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mangas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mangas. #SUB#
Mangas seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Mangas is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nelson trying to hold on to Mangas's head to control him but Mangas postures up. #SUB#
Mangas wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Mangas is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mangas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mangas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nelson! #T4#
Mangas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Mangas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!
Mangas trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson prevents Mangas from improving position.
Mangas controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mangas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mangas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Mangas avoids it with no problem.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangas.
Earle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas blocks a jab.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Mangas lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Mangas checks it
and Mangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Nelson throws a hook but Mangas blocks it.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangas.
Mangas lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Mangas waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Nelson to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Nelson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangas advances to half guard.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Mangas finish him?
Mangas stalling.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Mangas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
Mangas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Mangas is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mangas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SFL 25 | Roid Rage
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangas.
Tynkkynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tynkkynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tynkkynen.
Mangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mangas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tynkkynen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tynkkynen.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangas as he connects with a hook.
Tynkkynen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangas.#T1#
Mangas lands with a nice body kick.
Mangas avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen. #TD#
Mangas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tynkkynen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
Mangas advances position into side control!#T2#
Tynkkynen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mangas advances nicely into full mount.
Tynkkynen stops Mangas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Mangas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tynkkynen holds on for dear life.
Mangas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mangas trying to control but Tynkkynen is having none of it.
Mangas controlling his opponent.
Mangas tries to control but Tynkkynen wriggling away.
Mangas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tynkkynen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mangas controlling from the full mount.
Mangas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mangas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tynkkynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangas tries to control but Tynkkynen wriggling away.
Tynkkynen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mangas with a hook.
Tynkkynen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangas throws a push kick but Tynkkynen slaps the foot to one side.
Tynkkynen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas looks to land a right hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range.
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangas.
A countering left hand to the body from Tynkkynen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
Tynkkynen wants to counter with a clinch but Mangas pushes him away.
Tynkkynen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangas. Mangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynkkynen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangas's head.
Mangas swings widly with a right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas moves away from the strike by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws out a loose jab but Mangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tynkkynen can do to turn this around?
Tynkkynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Tynkkynen blocks the leg kick.
Mangas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tynkkynen lands a jab to Mangas's midsection.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tynkkynens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Mangas.
Tynkkynen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick.
Tynkkynen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tynkkynen ducks under a wild hook from Mangas.
Tynkkynen lands with a nice body punch.
Tynkkynen lands a really nice looking cross but Mangas seems unphased. #T3#
A cross from Mangas lands.
Tynkkynen swings for the body but Mangas moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen cracks a nice hook into Mangas's ribs.
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Mangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tynkkynen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tynkkynen misses with a straight right.
Tynkkynen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangas. That one must have hurt.
Mangas walks into a jab.#T4#
Mangas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mangas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangas works Tynkkynen's body with a nice hook.
Mangas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangas. Mangas obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruben Ruiz Mangas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mangas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangas defending well as Tynkkynen loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Mangas slips under a jab.
It looks like Mangas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mangas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tynkkynen blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas throws a leg kick which misses Tynkkynen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tynkkynen tries to avoid it.
Mangas throws a leg kick but Tynkkynen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangas sets himself, and Tynkkynen steps forward looking for the clinch! Mangas avoids it this time.
Mangas throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tynkkynen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tynkkynen throws a hook but Mangas blocks it.
Tynkkynen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas throws a wild body kick that Tynkkynen sees coming a mile off.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tynkkynen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.#T2#
Mangas throws a hook but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Tynkkynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangas.
Mangas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangas throws a wild body kick that Tynkkynen sees coming a mile off.
Tynkkynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangas.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Mangas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mangas scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tynkkynen throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tynkkynen's knee momentarily.
Mangas misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Tynkkynen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tynkkynen.
Mangas blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Mangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tynkkynen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tynkkynen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mangas fails to land.
Tynkkynen working aggressively here.
Mangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tynkkynen landing knees to the head.
Mangas gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangas blocks an uppercut.
Mangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangas misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tynkkynen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tynkkynen misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangas throws a front kick that sends Tynkkynen stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Mangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tynkkynen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangas.
Tynkkynen avoids a kick to the body.
Tynkkynen lands an overhand right.
Mangas works Tynkkynen's body with a nice hook.
Tynkkynen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangas.
Mangas 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.
Tynkkynen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Miro Tynkkynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangas, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A very excited looking Ruben Ruiz Mangas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangas slips a jab from Cru.
Jab from Mangas.
Mangas throws a hook but Cru avoids it easily.
Cru stuns Mangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangas slips a jab from Cru.
Mangas shoots in for a takedown but Cru shows good takedown defense.
Cru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid body kick from Cru.
Mangas 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.
Mangas slips a straight right by Cru.#CL#
Cru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cru tries a body shot but Mangas blocks it.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Cru controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Mangas.
Mangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangas prevents a body shot from Cru.
Cru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangas misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas has a couple of punches blocked by Cru.
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!
A right hand to the body from Mangas.
Mangas scores with a shot to the side of Cru's head. #T1#
Cru tries to work over Mangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cru stops a takedown attempt from Mangas.
A body shot lands from Cru.
A body shot lands from Cru.
Mangas can't find room to land a body shot as Cru controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mangas fails to land.
Cru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cru.
Cru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cru.
Cru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cru can't find room to land a body shot as Mangas controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cru.
Cru has a couple of punches blocked by Mangas.
Mangas cracks Cru with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Mangas.
Mangas lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangas misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##TD2#
Mangas successfully pulls guard.
Mangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cru is one step ahead there.
Mangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cru.
Cru throws a big elbow that misses.
Cru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangas is keeping the position for now.
Cru stopping the sweep attempt from Mangas.
Cru controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cru has managed to get both his arms back between Mangas's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mangas controls Cru momentarily but Cru frees himself.
Cru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mangas sneaks back into half guard.
Cru controlling the action here.
Cru wants to control but Mangas is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Cru seems content to control.#SUB2#
Mangas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cru pulls his head out easily.
Mangas is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Mangas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mangas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mangas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cru pulls his head out easily.
Cru wants to take a breather but Mangas is having none of it.
Mangas gets full guard.
Cru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangas keeping moving, preventing Cru from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Che Von Cru will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cru. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cru.
Cru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it.
Mangas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Cru misses.
Nice body kick there by Cru.
Good leg kick by Cru.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangas 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 Cru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cru 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.
Mangas misses with a right hand
and Cru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mangas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cru breaks the clinch.
Mangas scores with a hook to the body. Cru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangas misses with a body punch
and Cru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cru counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cru throws a leg kick but Mangas moved away.
Mangas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Cru misses the target.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
Cru stuns Mangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Mangas blocks the low kick.
Cru scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Mangas coming out on top.
Mangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cru connects with a leg kick.
Cru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangas misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangas. That's going to slow Cru down.
Che Von Cru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangas jabs Cru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cru blocks a jab.
Mangas scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangas connects with a solid leg kick.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cru lands a leg kick that knocks Mangas off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mangas. That snapped Cru's head back.
Cru takes one to the side of the head.
Mangas tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cru counter with a right hand.
Cru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangas thumps Cru with a low kick.
Cru jabs Mangas right on the nose. Mangas blinks but takes it well.
Cru misses with a straight right.
Cru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cru's head.
Mangas sizes up Cru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cru wants to slow Mangas down by chopping away at his legs.
Cru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cru misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Cru fakes the leg kick and cracks Mangas in the body.
Cru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cru misses with a looping left.
Mangas slips under a jab.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Mangas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cru is able to avoid easily.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas looks to throw the jab but Cru is out of range.
The fighters circling - Mangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangas moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Cru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangas's head backwards.
Cru throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Cru misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mangas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Cru lands but Mangas takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cru lands with a hook. Mangas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cru checks a leg kick.
Mangas tries to land a front kick but Cru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cru thows a body kick. Mangas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangas thows a leg kick but Cru checks it
and Cru counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangas misses with a body kick.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Cru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangas avoids a kick to the body.
Mangas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Che Von Cru is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cru misses the target.
Mangas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cru.
Mangas tries to clinch but Cru moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Von Cru dominated that second round.
That's time! Cru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Mangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mangas throws out a leg kick but Cru moves out of range and Mangas only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cru.
Cru misses with a body kick.
Mangas feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Cru misses.
Mangas with a jab.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cru lands with a shot to the body.
Mangas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Mangas.
Mangas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cru throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangas.
Mangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Mangas throws an overhand right that lands on Cru's shoulder, as Cru tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Cru.
Cru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangas is looking to score with low kicks.
Cru throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cru throws out a leg kick but Mangas moves out of range and Cru only half commits.
Mangas scores with a jab.
Cru throws a wild body kick that Mangas sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cru.
Cru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cru throws the kick towards the body but Mangas avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cru misses the target.
Cru defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
Cru is looking to clinch.
Mangas throws a counter combo.
Cru misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Cru misses with a body kick.
Cru moves forwards but Mangas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mangas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cru throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangas blocks the body kick.
Cru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangas misses with a left hand
and Cru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangas 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.
Cru misses with a body shot.
Mangas moves out of range of the body kick from Cru.
Mangas digs a good hook to Cru's body.
Mangas digs a good body shot into Cru's ribs.
Cru avoids the body shot from Mangas.
A swing and a miss from Cru.
Cru misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Mangas misses with a shot to the body
and Cru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangas thinking.
Mangas connects with a body shot.
Cru dips to his left and cracks Mangas with an uppercut!
Mangas throws a wild body kick that Cru sees coming a mile off.
Cru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangas throws the kick towards the body but Cru avoids it.
Cru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangas throws an off balance right hand
and Cru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangas misses the shot to the body.
Cru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cru checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mangas.
Cru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cru, as that shot connected.
Mangas throws a body punch but Cru moves out of range.
Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cru. That snapped Mangas's head back.
A good leg kick by Mangas.
Cru lands a nice shot that snaps Mangas's head back.
Cru lands a head shot.
Cru misses with a looping right.
Mangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cru.
Mangas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruben Ruiz Mangas.
I think Cru 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
A victorious Che Von Cru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range.
George has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from George there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George blocks a head kick by Mangas.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - George finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by George.
George moves to clinch but Mangas breaks away
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Habi George has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas throws a shot to the body.
Mangas lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mangas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Mangas throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
As Mangas tries to get set, George tries to push him back and clinch up but Mangas manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
George lands a jab.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for George.
Mangas dodges the punch combination from George.
Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but George blocks it well.
Mangas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangas, pushing him back against the cage.
Mangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangas gets through George's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Mangas lands a shot to the body.
Mangas misses with the head strike.
George is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangas has double underhooks.
George tries to break the clinch but Mangas is controlling the position.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangas's elbow.
Mangas blocking some punches.
Mangas works on George's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
George tries to circle away but Mangas has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangas.
Mangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
George breaks the clinch.
Mangas stuns George with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
George is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangas.
George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! George scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by George - just one landing.
Habi George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mangas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - George scores with a four punch combination!
George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
George throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangas connects with a jab.
George takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Habi George's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangas. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangas! But no joy.
George on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangas. Mangas obviously looking to wear him down.
George misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
George throws a sloppy head kick and Mangas moves out of range easily.
Habi George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas is looking to chop away at George's legs.
George wants to clinch up but Mangas keeps it at a distance.#T4#
George misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mangas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Mangas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
George is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
George wants to control but Mangas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mangas is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangas to get the leverage.
George wants to control but Mangas is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mangas wants to work for an arm triangle but George is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Mangas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Habi George's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
George is looking to clinch but Mangas is avoiding it.
George connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangas momentarily.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George wants to clinch up but Mangas keeps it at a distance.
George throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas walks into a straight right hand from George.
It looks like George has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from George misses
and Mangas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. George really felt that one!
George ducks under a wild hook from Mangas.
George misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from George.
George swings for the body but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangas on the side of the head.
George fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
George tries to clinch up but Mangas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
George has Mangas up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangas pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Mangas.
George scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangas blocking some punches.
George prevents the takedown attempt.
George misses with some punches.
Mangas lands with a light punch inside.
Mangas tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George working aggressively here.
Mangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George blocks a body shot from Mangas.
Mangas lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage.
George dodges an elbow strike from Mangas.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas.
Mangas lands an uppercut.
Mangas prevents a body shot from George. #T2##BC#
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangas.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but George blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George throws a head kick that misses
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
George misses with a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles George's knee momentarily.
George misses the jab.
Mangas lands with a good body shot.
Mangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas thuds his shin into the meat of George's side.#T3#
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George wants to clinch
and Mangas counters with a nice body shot.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
George throws a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George throws a jab when Mangas was well out of range.
Mangas throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
Mangas throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
George throws a sloppy head kick
and Mangas counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but George defends it well.#T4#
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangas throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
Mangas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangas lands with a nice body punch.
Mangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George.
George rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Mangas throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangas.
Mangas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but George avoids it really well and circles away.
George throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangas.
George throws a head kick that Mangas semi-blocks.
George misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruben Ruiz Mangas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Habi George'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.#R3#
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mangas scores with a takedown into George's guard.#SUB#
George looking for a guillotine here but Mangas defends easily.
Mangas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is really struggling to control Mangas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
George on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if George tries to get out of the position.
Mangas pushes down on George's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mangas is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mangas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is controlling Mangas's trapped leg to prevent Mangas from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mangas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
George is doing well to control the position and prevent Mangas from advancing to side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangas passes to side control.
Mangas gets to mount! George was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mangas on the ground.
George is looking to improve his position but Mangas isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
George is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mangas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! George is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
In his post fight interview, Ruben Ruiz Mangas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Habi George stepped up to the mic, saying '6.15 That's a decent/fast learner you got there. With good hiddens, you may have yourself an org ID restricted beast!'.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 4
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1##TD#
Mangas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Qiang quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura but Qiang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangas to get the leverage.
Mangas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mangas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Qiang defend it? Mangas steps over the head and cranks it - Qiang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mangas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A relieved looking Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Skrap Fights 46
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Mangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berto circles away.
Berto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mangas but Mangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mangas fails to land the takedown.
Mangas goes for a double leg but Berto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Berto continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Ruiz Mangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Berto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mangas has hold of one of Berto's legs. Berto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mangas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Berto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mangas controls the pace.
Mangas wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving. #SUB#
Mangas has gone for a leg lock! Berto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mangas's guard.#REVB#
Mangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berto is one step ahead there.
Berto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mangas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Berto defends easily. #T1#
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto postures up. #SUB2#
Berto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mangas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berto, into his guard. #REVR#
Mangas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangas passes Berto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mangas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berto sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Berto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Berto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangas passes to full mount! #SUB#
Mangas looking to secure an arm triangle but Berto defends it well.
Mangas wants to control the pace but Berto is squirming around nicely.
Berto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Berto fending off the submission attempt from Mangas. #T3#
Mangas is not going to allow Berto to sit and survive in this position.
Mangas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Mangas working for a choke but Berto is defending well. #SUB#
Berto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mangas gets his way! #SUB#
Berto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mangas's arms.
Berto tries to roll but Mangas sticks to his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mangas working for the choke.
Berto tries to roll but Mangas sticks to his back. #SUB#
Berto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mangas. #SUB#
Mangas looking to break Berto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mangas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mangas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mangas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Berto moves in looking to clinch but Mangas pushes him off.
Mangas attempts a counter takedown but Berto avoids it well and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mangas defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mangas. No joy for Berto on that attempt. #TD#
Mangas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mangas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berto is trying to keep Mangas in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangas passes Berto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Berto is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mangas seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mangas seems to be working for a kimura but Berto defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Mangas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berto is just riding it out for now. Mangas eventually gives up the hold.
Mangas is taking a breather. Berto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mangas trying to control from half guard but Berto is working away. #SUB#
Mangas seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Berto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berto gets full guard.#SUB#
Mangas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mangas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mangas stays in close to Berto's body and controls the position.
Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mangas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangas has managed to get both his arms back between Berto's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Berto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mangas stacks Berto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mangas!#T3#
Mangas trying to control the action but Berto is working from the bottom.
Berto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mangas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mangas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
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.#SUB#
Mangas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mangas wants to control but Berto is keeping him busy.
Mangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berto can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mangas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Berto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berto sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mangas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mangas trying to control the action but Berto is working from the bottom.
Berto can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berto is not content to let Mangas control the position.
Berto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berto keeps working. #T1#
Berto is trying to control Mangas's posture but Mangas avoids it. #SUB#
Mangas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Berto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mangas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mangas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Libero Berto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mangas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangas gets to mount! Berto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Berto is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Mangas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Berto is surviving well by controlling Mangas's body position as best he can.
Mangas fails to move to back control. #T3#
Berto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mangas looking to control but Berto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mangas working for a submission but Berto is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Mangas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Berto is on top in guard. #SUB#
Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Berto defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Mangas looking for a guillotine here but Berto defends easily.
Mangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berto. #SUB#
Mangas working for a triangle but Berto defends it easily.
Berto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangas, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ruben Ruiz Mangas!

Ruben Ruiz Mangas wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Mangas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pique sprawls well. Pique wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangas gets slowly back to his feet.
Pique has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Pique scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pique is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mangas! #SUB2#
Pique jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mangas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Pique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pique is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mangas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Pique is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mangas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Pique's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Pique tries for a kimura but Mangas is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pique is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangas is defending well.
Mangas is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pique working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pique advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Pique working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Pique wants to finish this one by submission but Mangas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pique. #SUB2#
Pique with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pique moves to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pique patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Pique is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
What can Mangas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Mangas won't enjoy being in this position. Pique looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mangas is tapping - it's over boys! Pique picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Pique!
Our winner, Juan Pique, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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