Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Mantle checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mantle stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Mantle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Mantle off but Mantle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mantle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mantle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mantle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mantle is having none of it.#T1#
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mantle is staying active.
We've been hearing that Mantle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sitsongrit squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #ES2#
Sitsongrit bucks Mantle off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mantle takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mantle blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Mantle shakes it off.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand. #T2#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Nice defenses there by Mantle.#TD#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mantle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mantle is dominant here and he's now got Sitsongrit's back!
Mantle lands shots from the back.
Mantle punches Sitsongrit on the ear.
Mantle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit is trapped and Mantle is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but Mantle has full control of the position and if anything, Sitsongrit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mantle not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands. #T4#
Sitsongrit is trying to remain composed but Mantle is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to control his opponent's hands but Mantle gets his hands free.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sitsongrit trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Mantle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Mantle postures up.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mantle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mantle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sitsongrit's legs.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Mantle lands some shots froms side control.
Mantle scores with punches from side control.
Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sitsongrit to see if he's OK.
Mantle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mantle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1#
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mantle working away.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mantle working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mantle winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mantle wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard. #ES2#
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Mantle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Mantle with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Mantle is stalling here. Sitsongrit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mantle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sitsongrit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mantle is controlling his arm.
Mantle is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Sitsongrit stands up. #CL#
Mantle gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Mantle.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suriyan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Mantle shrugs it off though.
Mantle misses the jab.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Mantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mantle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Mantle down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mantle takes a step back to recover.
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut lands for Mantle. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Mantle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Sitsongrit has one foot on Mantle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Mantle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle tries to clinch up.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands. #T4#
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Mantle back against the cage.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Mantle's ribcage. Mantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mantle if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suriyan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantle 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Joseph has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mantle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Joseph scores with a jab. Mantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Mantle circles away.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Joseph tries to get set, Mantle tries to push him back and clinch up but Joseph manages to avoid the attempt.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantle scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Mantle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph pulls Mantle in close to prevent any damage.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joseph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##ES2#
Joseph uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Joseph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.#T3#
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Mantle counters by clinching up.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Mantle.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Mantle steps away.
Joseph is looking to clinch.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mantle gets a double leg takedown into Joseph's guard.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving. #T4#
Joseph is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph working a defensive guard here.
Mantle distracts Joseph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle cracks Joseph with a solid left hand.
Mantle trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Joseph is trying to control the position but Mantle postures up.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from Mantle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.
Joseph thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mantle rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Mantle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle lands an overhand right.#T1#
Joseph misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle prevents Joseph from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mantle is nestled in close to Joseph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mantle is trying to control. Joseph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joseph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Joseph is trying to stand up.
Joseph is bucking up trying to escape but Mantle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joseph is looking to improve his position but Mantle isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mantle looking to finish Joseph with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joseph!
Joseph tries to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mantle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mantle lands a heavy elbow.
Mantle cracks Joseph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mantle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joseph is looking to escape.
Mantle lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle controlling his opponent.
Joseph is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mantle with good strikes from the mount here!
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Mantle finish him?
The referee warns Joseph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mantle controlling from mount.
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joseph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mantle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joseph's face.
Joseph is desperately trying to improve his position but Mantle has a good base and remains in mount.
Joseph tries to hold on but Mantle postures up.
Mantle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mantle lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph tries to lock up and control but Mantle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mantle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joseph bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mantle and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holl - that will leave a mark!
Holl throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Mantle takes a swing at Holl's ribcage but misses.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Holl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holl is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Holl.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Mantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Holl wants to clinch but Mantle slips to the side
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holl scores with a body shot.
Mantle slips a jab from Holl.#CL#
Mantle gets tackled into the cage by Holl. Holl maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holl takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle 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.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle presses Holl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holl has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Holl gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Holl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holl trying to land knees to the body.
Mantle goes for a takedown attempt but Holl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holl misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mantle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holl's guard.
Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Holl wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him. #T2#
Mantle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holl controls Mantle momentarily but Mantle frees himself.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Holl blocks nicely.
Holl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle cracks Holl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holl doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holl.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holl with a body shot.
Mantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holl. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantle works Holl's body with a nice hook.
Holl lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Holl gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.
Mantle cracks Holl with a nice body shot.
Mantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mantle - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Mantle is trying to drag Holl to the mat but Holl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped Mantle in his tracks for a moment.
Mantle lands a shot to the body.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
Holl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Mantle is working Holl over against the cage.
Holl lands a nice knee to the body.
Holl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Mantle.
Holl is breathing heavily.
A short right from Mantle.
A short left from Mantle.
Mantle presses Holl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mantle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holl pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holl scores with a jab to the head.
Holl misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Holl throws a low kick but Mantle moves out of range easily.
Holl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Holl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mantle shoots in but Holl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1-2. Mantle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Holl misses.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Holl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holl avoids the body shot from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holl.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Mantle goes for a double leg but Holl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holl continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Holl throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Holl throws a push kick but Mantle slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Mantle.
Holl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holl thows a body kick. Mantle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Holl.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Holl was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mantle.
Mantle misses with a straight right.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holl.
A bone on bone clash there as Mantle blocks the leg kick.
Mantle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holl swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Holl misses with a body shot.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Holl throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holl throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holl's guard.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holl being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mantle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Holl regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mantle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle controlling the action here.#T3#
Holl desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
Holl wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mantle content to control rather than advance.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Holl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mantle prevents Holl from improving his position.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mantle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Holl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holl tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Mantle misses.
Mantle takes a swing at Holl's ribcage but misses.
Holl loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Holl tries to clinch up.
Holl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holl tries to clinch there but Mantle circles away.
Holl throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
Nice defenses there by Holl.#CL2#
Mantle 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.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle gets through Holl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mantle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Holl can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Mantle takes an elbow to the temple.
Holl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holl throws a head punch that misses.
Holl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mantle avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Holl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holl scores with a shoulder strike.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Mantle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mantle digs a right hand into Holl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holl's gas tank.
Mantle avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Holl can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Holl throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Flo Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Holl.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle lands with a right to the head.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holl pushes off an throws an elbow but Mantle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Holl's head.
Mantle pushes Holl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Mantle lands a shot to the body.
Holl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holl obliges.#T3#
A hook to the body from Mantle.
Graham Mantle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
Holl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Holl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mantle scores with a hook to the body.
Holl blocks a body shot from Mantle.
Holl tries a knee to the head but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle digs a right hand underneath Holl's ribcage. Holl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Mantle wants the takedown. Holl is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holl's guard against the cage.
Holl has momentary wrist control but Mantle slips an elbow through the middle.
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle stays in close to Holl's body and controls the position.
Mantle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holl wants to improve his position but instead Mantle has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle trying to control the action but Holl is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mantle in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1037 Bonney v River
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Dismantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown. Dismantle tries to sprawl out of it but Mantle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dismantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle lands a really nice looking cross but Mantle seems unphased.
Dismantle misses the jab.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dismantle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mantle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dismantle tries to avoid it but Mantle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dismantle to the ground. Dismantle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Mantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dismantle misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantle distracts Dismantle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dismantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dismantle is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Dismantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mantle's guard. #REVR#
Dismantle wants to stand but Mantle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dismantle preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dismantle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mantle has a closed guard, preventing Dismantle from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dismantle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mantle shoots in and drives through. Dismantle sprawls well.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dismantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Dismantle's head.
Dismantle works the jab nicely.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle lands a nice shot that snaps Dismantle's head back.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
A low kick from Dismantle misses
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Despite the aggression on Mantle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Dismantle.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle works the jab nicely.#T4#
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Mantle is having none of it.
Dismantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Mantle - just one landing.
Dismantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dismantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle cracks Dismantle with an open hand slap.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dismantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dismantle motions for Mantle to come forward. Dismantle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dismantle misses with a hook.
It seemed like Mantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle slips under a jab from Dismantle.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Dismantle scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Mantle.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantle.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mantle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dismantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mantle.
Mantle is stalling in the full guard.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dismantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dismantle trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving.
Mantle passes Dismantle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dismantle defending well though.
Dismantle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dismantle keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dismantle throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Mantle throws a combination that misses
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Mantle throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle punishes Dismantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Mantle slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
A counter left hand to the body from Dismantle misses its target.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle dodges the punch combination from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Dismantle is predictable there #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dismantle!
Mantle working away.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dismantle keeps working.
Mantle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dismantle! #T4#
Mantle punching from mount but Dismantle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle with the ground and pound from mount.
Mantle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Mantle.
Mantle wants to control the pace but Dismantle is squirming around nicely.
Mantle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mantle tries to clinch up
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle lands with a nice body punch.
Dismantle scores with a nice head shot.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Dismantle scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Dismantle. No joy for Mantle on that attempt.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses the jab.
Dismantle jabs Mantle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown but Dismantle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dismantle is looking to slow Mantle down with leg kicks.
Dismantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks. #T1#
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dismantle throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dismantle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dismantle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mantle takes a step back to recover.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.#CL#
Dismantle darts in and clinches Mantle up against the cage.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Mantle lands with a right to the head.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Mantle tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Dismantle's head.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Dismantle thows a leg kick but Mantle checks it
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Mantle misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Dismantle moves in looking to clinch but Mantle pushes him off.
Dismantle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mantle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.#T4#
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dismantle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Dismantle.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dismantle as he avoids it easily.
Dismantle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle misses with a jab to the body
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mantle paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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 Mickey Dismantle.
I think Dismantle 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Dismantle!
A very excited looking Mickey Dismantle 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: GAMMA#1032 Karim v Beau
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mantle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mantle wants to control but Tyberos is keeping him busy.
Tyberos lands an elbow from the bottom.
Tyberos seems a little lost for a moment, as Mantle dominates the positioning.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Tyberos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyberos manages to get back to half guard.
Mantle winds up and cracks Tyberos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos gets back to full guard.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Tyberos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mantle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyberos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tyberos looking to pass the guard.
Mantle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Tyberos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mantle is trying to control the position but Tyberos postures up. #T2#
Tyberos is fighting to break Mantle's control of his arms but Mantle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyberos preventing the sweep.
Tyberos throws a strike but Mantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyberos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tyberos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Mantle dodges it nicely.
Mantle is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantle trying to control but Tyberos postures up.
Tyberos tries to pass to full mount but Mantle defends it. #T3#
Tyberos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mantle tries to roll over but Tyberos keeps him under control.
Mantle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyberos connects with a nice short shot to Mantle's temple.
Tyberos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mantle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyberos trying to mount his opponent but Mantle defends it.
Tyberos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyberos lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Tyberos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyberos slips a nice elbow through Mantle's hands, connecting with Mantle's forehead.
Tyberos wants to pass the guard but Mantle is defending well.
Tyberos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mantle to regain full guard.
Tyberos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantle seems keen to control Tyberos's posture.
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Tyberos is looking to pass into half guard but Mantle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mantle is in guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that round.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice cross by Tyberos.#TD#
Mantle dives in and scores a takedown into Tyberos's guard.
Tyberos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyberos is pushing down on Mantle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mantle is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyberos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mantle to regain full guard.
Tyberos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ReaperLord Tyberos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mantle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle stands up over Tyberos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyberos keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Tyberos.#T1#
Mantle 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.
Mantle forces his way into half guard.
Tyberos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle is keen to just control but Tyberos is a slippery customer.
Tyberos is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Tyberos's temple.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyberos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyberos wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mantle not doing much here. #T2#
Tyberos wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyberos is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle tries to pass to full mount but Tyberos defends it.
Tyberos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Tyberos's temple.
Tyberos tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Tyberos gets full guard.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyberos is retaining full guard.
Mantle trying to control but Tyberos is working from the bottom.
Tyberos tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyberos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyberos, not yet.
Tyberos is still trying to improve position.
Mantle lands a couple of elbows.
Tyberos 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.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyberos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyberos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyberos, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tyberos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mantle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tyberos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyberos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantle is trying to keep Tyberos in close.
Mantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyberos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyberos moves away.
Tyberos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyberos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Tyberos staying out of range there.
Tyberos lands with an uppercut that bounces Mantle off the cage and back into range.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyberos.
A left lands for Tyberos.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyberos is just out of range.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyberos moves away.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyberos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyberos scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Tyberos shows good takedown defense.
Tyberos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyberos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyberos sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyberos throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyberos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Tyberos.
Tyberos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyberos throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Tyberos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mantle momentarily.
Tyberos lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Tyberos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyberos, as that shot connected.
Mantle misses the jab.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Tyberos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mantle fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyberos misses with a wild body shot.
Tyberos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Mantle coming out on top.
Tyberos misses with a looping right.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyberos circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyberos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyberos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Tyberos's body. Tyberos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle slips a jab from Tyberos.
Tyberos throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Tyberos manages to avoid it.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Tyberos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Tyberos throws a shot to the body.
Tyberos throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tyberos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mantle has time to react.
Tyberos misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyberos scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyberos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mantle with a nice cross.
Tyberos throws a right hand that misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Tyberos looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Tyberos throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyberos lands a body shot.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyberos.
Tyberos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Tyberos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyberos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Mantle takes a swing at Tyberos's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mantle has managed to clinch. #T4#
Tyberos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Mantle digs a right hand underneath Tyberos's ribcage. Tyberos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyberos throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Tyberos working aggressively here.
Tyberos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyberos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mantle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyberos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyberos can't get the takedown.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
Tyberos misses with a body punch.
Mantle lands a nice uppercut.
Mantle stops a takedown attempt from Tyberos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyberos takes a shot to the head.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Tyberos's head.
Tyberos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mantle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ReaperLord Tyberos.
Tyberos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyberos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mantle 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Markkanen did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Mantle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markkanen tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen trying to control here.
Markkanen taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantle is keen to just control but Markkanen is a slippery customer.
Markkanen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mantle lands strikes from half guard.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Markkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markkanen trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up. #T1#
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Markkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Mantle sits in half guard.
Markkanen gets full guard.
Markkanen keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle postures up. #SUB2#
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
Markkanen keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markkanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
Markkanen tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Markkanen is still trying to improve position.
Mantle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Mantle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mantle passes to side control.
We've been hearing that Mantle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mantle lands a few punches from side control.
Markkanen tries to bench press Mantle off him but Mantle keeps the position.
Mantle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Markkanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Mantle has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Markkanen working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Markkanen cracks Mantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Markkanen misses with a body kick.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle slips a jab and a cross from Markkanen.
Mantle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Mantle gets caught flat footed, as Markkanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markkanen works over Mantle with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markkanen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
Mantle won't allow Markkanen to sweep him here.
Mantle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mantle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mantle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Markkanen.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markkanen looking to control. #SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markkanen's head.#T3##SUB2#
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantle distracts Markkanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Markkanen pushes a forearm under Mantle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mantle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen is the new featherweight champion!
Odin Markkanen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Mantle misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle jabs at Areni's body.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Areni's body. Areni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni delivers a nice body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle 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.
Areni moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Areni throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni scores with a hook.
Areni lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Areni misses.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
Mantle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Areni. That one must have hurt.
Mantle 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.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Areni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Areni swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Areni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Mantle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Areni. That one must have hurt.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Areni's head backwards.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni is looking to wear down Mantle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Areni avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Mantle avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni misses the body punch
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Areni throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Areni misses with a kick to the body.
Areni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick from Areni.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Areni delivers a nice body kick.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Areni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
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!
Areni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Areni takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle jabs Areni right on the nose. Areni blinks but takes it well.
Mantle tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
A left lands for Mantle.
Areni thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1-2. Mantle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a low kick but Mantle moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Areni lands a nice hook to Mantle's body. Mantle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areni momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantle at a distance.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle jabs at Areni's body.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Areni.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Areni.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Areni swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Areni.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Areni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Mantle scores with a jab. Areni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Jab by Areni.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni tries to land a front kick but Mantle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Areni. #T2#
Areni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni walks into a jab.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Areni's temple.
Areni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Areni tries to kick Mantle off but Mantle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Areni's head.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Areni to regain full guard.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Areni misses.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mantle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Areni punishes Mantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Mantle connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Areni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Areni throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni misses with a left hand
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Areni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.
Mantle throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Mantle lands a head shot.
Areni throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Areni tests Mantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantle. That did some damage!#T2#
Areni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni slips a straight right by Mantle.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni scores with a jab.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Areni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Areni lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Areni.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.#T3#
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Areni.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Areni's guard.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Areni wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position.
Mantle controlling from the top position.
Mantle looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Mantle distracts Areni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantle trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Mantle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Areni's ribs.
Areni misses with a low kick as Mantle jumps back.
Mantle works Areni's body with a nice hook.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Graham Mantle just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mantle lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
Areni scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Areni misses with a low kick.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Areni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Mantle had a free shot at his head there.
Areni jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Areni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Areni's head.
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks.
Mantle stuns Areni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Mantle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Areni.
Areni misses with a left hand
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle digs a good hook to Areni's body.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Mantle stuns Areni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areni throws a push kick but Mantle slaps the foot to one side.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Mantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mantle lands the left hand.
Mantle slips under a jab from Areni.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantle.#T3#
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
Mantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Areni doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
A cross from Mantle lands.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Areni avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Areni has time to react.
Areni misses with a body kick.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle connects with a body shot that sends Areni's belly button to the back.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of Mantle's head.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle stalks Areni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Areni's face. Areni staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Areni misses with a body punch
and Mantle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Areni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Mantle.
Areni lands with a cross.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Mantle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mantle.
Good standup being displayed there by Areni as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Areni throws a push kick but Mantle slaps the foot to one side.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Areni throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Mantle.
Areni feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Areni.
Areni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Areni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Areni finds it's target.
Areni throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni lands a body shot.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Mantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle lands with a straight right. Areni didn't see that one coming.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle misses with a few strikes there.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Areni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Areni tried to counter with a leg kick but Mantle avoided it.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni. #TD2#
Areni gets caught napping as Mantle dives in and scores a takedown. Areni manages to retain guard.
Mantle 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.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mantle is in close to Areni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Areni keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Areni takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni misses with a body punch
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni walks into a left hand.
Mantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graham Mantle.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle 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: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Mantle misses with a straight right.
Mantle lands a jab to Fuguego's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fuguego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuguego.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Fuguego avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuguego misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuguego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego jabs Mantle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuguego misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
Fuguego drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mantle defends it well.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuguego closes the distance and clinches up with Mantle, looking for a takedown. Fuguego pushes Mantle against the cage but Mantle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Mantle misses.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Fuguego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuguego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuguego misses with a low kick as Mantle jumps back.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
Fuguego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantle doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle jabs at Fuguego's body.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fuguego misses the body punch
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Fuguego feints the counter takedown.
Fuguego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuguego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuguego is just out of range.
Mantle throws the left hand but Fuguego avoids the punch easily.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Fuguego slips the punch.
Fuguego connects with a body shot.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Fuguego slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuguego.
Fuguego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mantle rather than just go for the knockout.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego avoids the body shot from Mantle. #T3#
Fuguego misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mantle catches Fuguego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuguego! But no joy.
Mantle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mantle wants it to stay on the feet.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Fuguego.
Fuguego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuguego misses with a hook
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Mantle.
Fuguego tries to land a front kick but Mantle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuguego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook but Fuguego avoids it easily.
And Fuguego tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Fuguego's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuguego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego tries to score with a low kick but Mantle moves his leg out of the way.
Fuguego misses with a body punch
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.#TD#
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuguego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fuguego prevents Mantle from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Fuguego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuguego is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fuguego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuguego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Fuguego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuguego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantle is fending him off so far but Fuguego persists. Nope, Mantle circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuguego takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Mantle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fuguego struggling a bit here.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Fuguego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mantle staying calm.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mantle trying to control the action but Fuguego is working from the bottom.
Fuguego is looking for a sweep.
Fuguego gets back to half guard.
Fuguego trying to get back to full guard but Mantle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fuguego wants to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fuguego hang on?#T2#
Fuguego is bucking up trying to escape but Mantle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mantle content just to control the position here.
Mantle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fuguego looks a forlorn figure.
Mantle avoids the attempt from Fuguego to control.
Mantle working the ground and pound effectively.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuguego can do to turn this around?
Fuguego bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fuguego wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle keeping full guard, as Fuguego tries to pass. #T3#
Mantle is pulling down on Fuguego's head. It's preventing any offense from Fuguego, at least for the moment.
Fuguego working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuguego stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
Fuguego trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fuguego slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuguego stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
Mantle keeping full guard, as Fuguego tries to pass.
Mantle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fuguego looking for subs off his back but Mantle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuguego trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fuguego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Fuguego misses.
Fuguego throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuguego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Mantle throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Fuguego's shoulder, as Fuguego tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuguego throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Fuguego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuguego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Fuguego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1-2. Mantle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fuguego is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mantle throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle clobbers Fuguego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuguego clobbers Mantle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mantle misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Fuguego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Fuguego closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fuguego lands in his opponent's guard.
Fuguego throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantle is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mantle won't allow Fuguego to sweep him here.
Fuguego working a defensive guard here.
Mantle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mantle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuguego trying to control the position.
Mantle trying to control but Fuguego is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mantle slips nicely into half guard.
Mantle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fuguego is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Fuguego is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mantle in particular looking to stall.
Fuguego regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alphonse Fuguego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Fuguego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle 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: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Mantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markkanen can pounce on him. #TD#
Mantle tries to sprawl but Markkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Mantle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle controlling Markkanen's posture.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mantle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantle tries to move into range but Markkanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mantle moves out of range as Markkanen strikes.
Good shot there by Mantle.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Mantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markkanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Markkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Mantle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.#T3#
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markkanen throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mantle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle cracks Markkanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markkanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Markkanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Mantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle. #TD#
Markkanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Mantle is keeping the position.
Markkanen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Markkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Markkanen settles back down.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markkanen.
Markkanen with a nice calf kick.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen throws a series of strikes that have Mantle backpedaling.
Jab from Mantle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markkanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Markkanen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mantle was covering up waiting for the punch and Markkanen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Mantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle throws a strike but Markkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mantle has wrist control.#T2#
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Mantle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Markkanen has passed into side control.
Mantle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markkanen off and has taken his back!
Markkanen trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Markkanen right now. #T3#
Mantle gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mantle avoiding Markkanen 's attempts to control his hands.
Markkanen covers up after that shot from Mantle.
Mantle is riding his opponent, not letting Markkanen buck him off.
Mantle doesn't have the hooks in and Markkanen manages to turn into his guard.
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle seems keen to control Markkanen's posture.
Mantle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle has his hands on Markkanen's head, controlling the position.
Markkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
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 Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Markkanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
Mantle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Markkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Markkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markkanen with a hook.
Markkanen lands the left hand.
Markkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markkanen. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Markkanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen with a hook.
Markkanen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markkanen swinging wildly here.
Mantle lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Markkanen lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Mantle slaps away a takedown attempt from Markkanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Mantle.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Mantle checks a low kick from Markkanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle wants to counter with a clinch but Markkanen pushes him away.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Markkanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Mantle scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Mantle stuns Markkanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Markkanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Markkanen shoots in but Mantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markkanen thinking.
Markkanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mantle sprawls well. He's pushed Markkanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Markkanen with a nice cross.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Markkanen throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mantle misses.
Markkanen lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Mantle.
Markkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mantle's head.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Mantle.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Mantle checks a low kick from Markkanen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Graham Mantle just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen misses with a low kick as Mantle jumps back.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle slaps away a takedown attempt from Markkanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markkanen.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen. #T1#
Mantle misses the jab.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a punch to the head.
Markkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Mantle.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a jab.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markkanen throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle works Markkanen's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Markkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Markkanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Mantle scores with a takedown into Markkanen's guard.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Markkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Markkanen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mantle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Markkanen blocks nicely.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Markkanen is keeping the position.#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.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Mantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Markkanen off the cage and back into range.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Markkanen lands an overhand right.
Markkanen throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen sets himself, and Mantle steps forward looking for the clinch! Markkanen avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Markkanen takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle slips a jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markkanen needs to keep his hands up - Mantle had a free shot at his head there.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Markkanen.
Markkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the head.
Mantle throws a combination. Markkanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen with a nice cross.#TD#
Markkanen looking to score a takedown here. Mantle is defending well but Markkanen drives through and ends up in Mantle's guard.
Markkanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Markkanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantle has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mantle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Mantle is in close to Markkanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markkanen's head.
Mantle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mantle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mantle controlling from the top position.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle throws a right hand that Markkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Markkanen also avoids with ease.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markkanen lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Mantle lands an overhand right.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markkanen.
Markkanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mantle has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Mantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mantle is looking to clinch.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.

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 Odin Markkanen.
I think Markkanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Odin Markkanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Otori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Mantle feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Mantle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Otori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mantle is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantle prevents Otori from getting back to his feet.
Mantle trying to control but Otori is working from the bottom.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Otori wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him. #ES2#
Otori wriggles free and stands up.
Otori thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori tries to work over Mantle's front leg with a kick but Mantle checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otori misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mantle rushes Otori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Mantle prevents Otori from breaking the clinch.
Otori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otori lands a nice knee to the body.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Otori can't break the clinch.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Otori misses with some punches. #T2#
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
Mantle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mantle is leaning against Otori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Otori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Mantle is trying to stall. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Otori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Mantle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Mantle has Otori pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mantle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD#
Mantle has Otori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mantle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Otori tumbling to the mat - Mantle dives into Otori's guard.
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Mantle is working hard here to advance position.
Otori wants to stand and escape but Mantle is having none of it. #T4#
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Otori's head.
Mantle stands and throws Otori's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori pushes Mantle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mantle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mantle trying to control the action but Otori is working from the bottom.
Otori pushes Mantle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mantle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mantle throws an elbow but Otori slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mantle staying calm.#ES2#
Otori sneaks out the side door and pushes Mantle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Otori's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Mantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Mantle misses.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Good shot there by Otori.
Otori works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Mantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Mantle clinches with his opponent.
Mantle tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mantle taking a breather.
Otori prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Otori is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Otori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Otori.
Otori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
Mantle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Otori lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Otori.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mantle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Otori misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Otori lands a body punch.
Otori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Otori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mantle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Otori landing knees to the body.
Otori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Mantle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori. #T4#
Knees to the body from Otori.
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Otori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Otori - that landed with a thud.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Mantle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otori digs a right hand underneath Mantle's ribcage. Mantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Otori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle wants to clinch.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Otori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Mantle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Otori on his heels. He'll look to pass Otori's guard now, I'm sure.
Otori wants to get back to his feet but Mantle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Otori's head.
Otori wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him.
Otori is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard.
Mantle wants to control but Otori is keeping him busy.
Mantle is taking a breather. Otori 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.
Mantle trying to control from half guard but Otori is working away. #T2#
Mantle stops Otori from getting back to his feet.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mantle lands a nice short elbow.
Otori is looking to escape.
Mantle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Otori won't allow Mantle to pass to mount.
Mantle stops Otori from getting back to his feet.
Otori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Otori thumps Mantle with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle looks to land a combination. Otori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Otori scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle catches Otori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mantle.
Otori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantle is controlling him well.#T4#
Otori takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Otori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantle is controlling him well.
Mantle is putting a hurting on Otori here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle trying to control the position but Otori is working away.
Mantle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mantle trying to control the action but Otori is working from the bottom.
Otori tries to escape but Mantle is in control.
Otori is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Otori lands.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori misses with a left hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Mantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle. #T1#
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Otori gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.
Otori working aggressively here.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle lands a left hand.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Mantle takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
Mantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Mantle can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Otori manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Otori lands a good knee to the midsection. Mantle won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Otori scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
Otori landing knees to the body.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Mantle's ribcage.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Mantle tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori blocks a body shot from Mantle. #T3#
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
Otori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Otori pushes Mantle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body. #T4#
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Mantle to work.
Otori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Otori misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Otori slips under a jab from Mantle.#TD#
Mantle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Otori dodges the ground and pound from Mantle.#ES2#
Otori bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mantle's hands.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mantle slips under a jab.#T1#
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Otori.
Mantle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otori tries to avoid it but Mantle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otori to the ground. Otori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range. #T2#
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Otori is avoiding it.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantle misses with a hook to the body
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Otori circles away.
Mantle throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Otori walks into a left hand.
Mantle lands an overhand right.
Mantle swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
That kick from Otori tenderised Mantle's leg. Mantle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otori's waist but Otori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Mantle tries to clinch but Otori is having none of it.
Otori throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Mantle moves out of range and Otori only half commits.
Otori misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely. #T4##CL#
Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
A short right from Otori on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Otori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Otori landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Otori.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Shigeru Otori is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Shigeru Otori 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: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Otori cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Mantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle slips under a jab from Otori.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otori as he avoids it easily.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Otori cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Otori sprawls well.#T1#
Otori lands an overhand right.
Otori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Otori lands a nice hook to Mantle's body. Mantle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Mantle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Mantle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Otori's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle prevents Otori from standing back up. #T2#
Otori blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
Otori is refusing to be controlled, as Mantle sits in half guard.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
Well, if Mantle 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.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
Mantle trying to control from half guard but Otori is working away.
Mantle prevents Otori from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Otori is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mantle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Otori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Mantle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otori avoids it really well and circles away.
Otori throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Otori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Mantle checks a low kick from Otori.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Otori.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Otori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle misses the body punch
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle throws a right and a left that Otori avoids nicely.
Otori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Otori as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mantle misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Mantle closes the distance and pushes Otori back into the cage.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otori.
Otori takes a shot to the head.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Otori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Otori. #T1#
Mantle can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action. #TD#
Mantle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Otori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mantle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES2#
Otori uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Otori misses #TD#
and Mantle counters with a single leg into guard. Otori didn't expect that.
Mantle won't allow Otori to get back to his feet.
Mantle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Otori scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori staying out of range there.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Otori throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Mantle attempts a counter takedown but Otori avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Otori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Otori is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mantle presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Mantle lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Otori tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Mantle pushes Otori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Mantle cracks Otori with a nice body shot.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle wants a takedown but no success here.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Otori.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Otori.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Mantle pushes Otori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle misses with some punches. #BC2#
Otori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Otori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mantle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Otori wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him.
Mantle postures up and lands a big shot to Otori's brow.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle prevents Otori from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle passes Otori's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard.
Otori is refusing to be controlled, as Mantle sits in half guard.
Mantle prevents Otori from standing back up.
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 Graham Mantle 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.#R3#
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mantle slips a jab from Otori.#TD#
Mantle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Otori manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Mantle.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otori defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Otori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mantle.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
Mantle gets through Otori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle keeps control of Otori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otori has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Otori.
Mantle can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Otori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mantle throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otori throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Otori thinking.
Otori throws an off balance right hand
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Otori.
Mantle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mantle somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otori blocks a jab.#T2#
Mantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Otori scores with a jab.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otori defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Otori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks Otori up, before dumping him to the ground. Otori manages to land in guard.
Mantle won't allow Otori to get back to his feet.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Otori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Otori keeps moving.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle lands a couple of elbows.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Otori is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mantle.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
Otori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Otori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Otori is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
Mantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Otori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mantle.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
Otori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Otori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shigeru Otori just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL#
Mantle darts in and clinches Otori up against the cage.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otori as Mantle tries to tie him up.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Mantle looking to stall.
Mantle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Mantle's head. #T1#
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle scores with a jab to the head.
Mantle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantle misses the target.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Otori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Mantle blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick but Mantle moved away.
Mantle slips a straight right by Otori.
Otori avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Otori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori misses with a leg kick.
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Otori 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.
Nice uppercut there from Mantle.
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Otori.#T3#
Otori blocks a jab.
Mantle checks the leg kick.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Good standup being displayed there by Otori as he connects with a hook.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Mantle throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.#TD#
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Otori bucks up and tries to throw Mantle off but instead Mantle has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mantle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Otori is trying to get back to his feet but Mantle has full control of the position and if anything, Otori has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Mantle is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Otori is trying to stand back up.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Otori is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mantle is landing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R5#
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mantle fails with the takedown
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mantle's sensitive parts.
Mantle shoots in but Otori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Otori to the mat! Otori manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle won't allow Otori to get back to his feet.
Otori keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Otori wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Otori is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Otori keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Otori wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mantle moves out of range as Otori strikes.
Mantle throws an off balance right hand
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otori swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Otori chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Mantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otori throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otori lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mantle duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle jabs Otori right on the nose. Otori blinks but takes it well.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Otori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.#T3#
Otori lands with a hook. Mantle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Otori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otori scores with a nice strike.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mantle lands with a nice body punch.
Otori misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mantle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle fails to land with a series of punches.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Otori slips a jab and a cross from Mantle.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle shoots in but Otori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Otori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Otori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks.
Otori is looking to slow Mantle down with leg kicks.
Otori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle shoots and misses
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Graham Mantle retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
One drives through and clinches with Mantle against the cage.
I was talking to Mantle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but One improves position. #TD2#
One wants the takedown. Mantle is fighting it off but One persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mantle's guard against the cage.
One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
One throwing strikes but missing.
One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Mantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
One trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now One is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
One is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantle has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mantle stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from One.
Mantle controls from within his opponent's guard.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One controlling the position.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into half guard.
Mantle is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
One felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One is concentrating on defense, preventing Mantle from advancing position.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
One is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
One is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
One is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantle's back!#SUB2#
One working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
One is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mantle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mantle tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantle looking very determined here, making life difficult for One.
One avoiding Mantle 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
One struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle tries to roll but One sticks to his back. #SUB2#
One working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mantle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
One can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mantle is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One landing strikes, looking to finish!
One lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Breed One dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into One's ribs.#TD2#
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows One to score an easy takedown into full guard.
One looking to pass the guard.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle 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#
Mantle is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
One is concentrating on defense, preventing Mantle from advancing position.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mantle prevents One from improving his position.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to One's temple.
One is trying to maintain the position but Mantle is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
One trying to control here.
New Breed One has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
One is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mantle is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mantle is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
One is refusing to be controlled, as Mantle sits in half guard.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle preventing the sweep.
Mantle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
One pulls Mantle in close to his closed guard and prevents Mantle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mantle working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
One working for submissions but it's allowed Mantle to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
One wants to sweep but Mantle has passed to side control!
One is looking to regain half guard here but Mantle keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantle lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook but One blocks it.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mantle defends it nicely.#CL2#
One closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Good body shot from Mantle.
Mantle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
One is trying to drag Mantle to the mat but Mantle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Mantle prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Mantle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One moves in looking to clinch but Mantle pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantle avoids it really well and circles away.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mantle misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from One! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Mantle. No joy for One on that attempt.
Mantle stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle swings for the body but One moves out of range.
Mantle misses with a body shot. #TD2#
One drives through with a takedown into Mantle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mantle is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle managing to control the position.
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle passes One's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Mantle 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.
One is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantle pulls his head out easily.
One trying to control from the bottom.
One wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well. #T4#
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mantle is taking a breather. One 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.
Mantle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mantle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mantle prevents One from improving his position.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
One tries to clinch up but Mantle circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mantle tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
One drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mantle swinging wildly here.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is looking to clinch but Mantle is avoiding it. #CL2#
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mantle, pushing him back against the cage.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but Mantle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mantle displaying some good clinch control by pressing One up against the cage.
One takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle stalls.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One tries for a takedown but Mantle manages to get underhooks.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
One is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle. #BC#
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantle is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, Mantle circles away and we're back to standing.
One tries to clinch
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
One takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#One is rocked!
One moves in looking to clinch but Mantle pushes him off.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantle finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Mantle throws an overhand right that drops One like a sack of potatoes! Mantle dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle 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: GAMMA#999 Tai v Cressbeckler
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Mantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mantle pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mantle lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Mantle.
Nice shot by Mantle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.#TD2#
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #ES#
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mantle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Mantle. #T3#
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mantle sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mantle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Mantle gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantle thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Mantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Mantle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sitsongrit has his feet on Mantle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Mantle is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Mantle blocks the leg kick.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mantle postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mantle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.#T3#
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Mantle does no damage.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.

Sitsongrit kicks Mantle off and gets to his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Mantle. #T1#
Mantle shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
No joy there for Mantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Mantle dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Mantle lands a jab to the nose.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Mantle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle stalling.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Mantle wants to stall. #T4#
Mantle misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Donk. Mantle catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantle at a distance.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.#T1#
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mantle blocks a leg kick.
Mantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Mantle lands the left hand.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.#T2#
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Mantle is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Mantle should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mantle lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Mantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Mantle was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mantle under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.

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

A close fourth round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Mantle throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantle throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mantle has his hands on Sitsongrit's head, controlling the position.
Mantle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Mantle controlling the position.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Mantle had control of the position.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Mantle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle lands a body shot. #T3#
Mantle throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Mantle punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mantle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sitsongrit regains guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benedetti in his tracks. #TD2#
Mantle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benedetti to the ground. Mantle is now in Benedetti's guard.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benedetti is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Mantle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Mantle scoring with punches and elbows.
Mantle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Benedetti tries to escape but Mantle is in control.
Benedetti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working. #T2#
Benedetti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mantle connects with a decent elbow.
Mantle landing a few strikes.
Benedetti is looking to regain half guard here but Mantle keeps moving and retains side control.
Mantle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The strikes coming from Mantle are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mantle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mantle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benedetti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
Benedetti wants to get back to his feet.
Benedetti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mantle.
Mantle advances to full mount.
Benedetti manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Benedetti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benedetti tries to kick Mantle off but Mantle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantle drops an elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Mantle wants to take a breather but Benedetti is having none of it.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Well, if Mantle 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mantle tries for a takedown but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Mantle lands.
A leg kick checked by Mantle.
Mantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Mantle does no damage.
Benedetti slips a jab from Mantle.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Benedetti
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantle. That did some damage!#T1#
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Mantle throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mantle scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Lorenzo Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Mantle.
Benedetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti 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!
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti pushes Mantle away with a front kick.#T2#
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Mantle shoots in and bounces Benedetti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benedetti 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.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mantle.
Benedetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Mantle wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Mantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benedetti catches Mantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Mantle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
Mantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Mantle avoids it.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Mantle misses.
Benedetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body kick.
Mantle digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up with Benedetti, looking for a takedown. Mantle pushes Benedetti against the cage but Benedetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Benedetti 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.
Mantle misses with a straight right.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti.
Mantle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a low kick, right behind Mantle 's knee.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Mantle lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.#T1#
Mantle tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Benedetti sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle misses the jab.
Benedetti takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
As Mantle backs away, Benedetti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Benedetti wants to slow Mantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mantle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Benedetti as Mantle shoots in.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantle throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Mantle lands with a nice combination. Benedetti backs away looking to recover.
Mantle lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Mantle has managed to clinch.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti lands a nice elbow.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Benedetti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Mantle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benedetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti lands an elbow inside that Mantle shrugs off.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benedetti as Mantle tries to tie him up. #BC#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Mantle scores with a nice strike.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Mantle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mantle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benedetti tries to kick Mantle off but Mantle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Benedetti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedetti wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle 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.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Mantle tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Mantle didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Mantle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mantle manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Mantle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Sitsongrit being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mantle trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle landing strikes.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.
Mantle working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Mantle is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it.
The ground and pound from Mantle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mantle working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes. #T3#
Mantle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sitsongrit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mantle.
Mantle wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Mantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mantle checks a leg kick. #T4#
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Mantle avoiding damage.
Mantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
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#
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Mantle and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit works on Mantle's body with a couple of short punches.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Mantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Mantle working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Stalling in the clinch from Mantle.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Mantle improves his position.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantles head.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit stalling the fight.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #T4#
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mantle.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit leaves Mantle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mantle connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Mantle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle. #BC2#
Mantle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Mantle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Mantle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mantle gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall. #T3#
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mantle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
A short right from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mantle working aggressively here. #T4#
Sitsongrit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Mantle.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Mantle.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Mantle gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Mantle checks it #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control.
Mantle tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mantle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mantle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sitsongrit stops Mantle from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Mantle off but Mantle is having none of it.#T1#
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mantle is taking a breather. Sitsongrit 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.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Mantle pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Mantle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mantle as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mantle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Mantle is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mantle has his back to the cage.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mantle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Mantle slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mantle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Mantle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mantle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range. #T3#
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit. #CL2#
Mantle instigates a clinch.
Mantle has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mantle breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.#T4#
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Mantle.
Mantle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Mantle in the body.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Mantle has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mantle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Whiplash fails to land.
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
Whiplash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle goes for a takedown attempt but Whiplash pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whiplash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that Mantle was not able to check. #T1#
Whiplash walks into a stiff left hand from Mantle.
Whiplash connects with an inside leg kick.
Whiplash tries to clinch up but Mantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Whiplash moves out of range as Mantle strikes.#CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and pushes Whiplash back into the cage.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whiplash scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whiplash.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle 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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands. #T2#
Mantle stalling in the clinch but Whiplash improves position.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash lands a body shot.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle pushes Whiplash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Whiplash tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Whiplash tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Whiplash back against the cage.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Mantle. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Whiplash.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Whiplash.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash. #T4#
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Mantle is trying to stall.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whiplash up against the cage.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Whiplash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Whiplash back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantle. That did some damage!
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whiplash shoots in but Mantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Whiplash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Whiplash settles back down.
Mantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Whiplash misses.
Mantle scores with a jab.
Whiplash scores with a body shot.
Whiplash throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Whiplash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiplash tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Whiplash misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A big right from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle with a hook.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash slips a straight right by Mantle.
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle tries to clinch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash is looking to wear down Mantle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.
Snappy Whiplash is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Mantle.
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Whiplash.
Good exchange - Whiplash coming out on top.
Whiplash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the body.
Whiplash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whiplash throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Whiplash with a nice cross.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whiplash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash tries to clinch there but Mantle circles away.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Whiplash misses with a body punch
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.#T3#
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Mantle misses.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target. #CL2#
Whiplash tries to keep at a distance but Mantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mantle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whiplash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiplash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle. #T4#
Whiplash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whiplash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whiplash did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Whiplash actively working from the bottom here.
Whiplash tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiplash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mantle won't allow Whiplash to sweep him here.
Mantle stays in close to Whiplash's body and controls the position.
Mantle works over Whiplash with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Whiplash swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.
Whiplash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle has his takedown stuffed
and Whiplash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Whiplash gets caught napping as Mantle dives in and scores a takedown. Whiplash manages to retain guard.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Mantle distracts Whiplash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Whiplash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whiplash wants to sweep here but Mantle controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle works over Whiplash with some ground and pound from guard.
Whiplash looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiplash, not yet.
Mantle trying to control but Whiplash is working from the bottom.
Mantle landing with the ground and pound.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Whiplash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.#SUB#
Whiplash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mantle pushing down on Whiplash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiplash keeps working.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mantle works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle wants to control the pace but Whiplash is squirming around nicely.
Whiplash is looking to get to half guard.
Whiplash is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle looking to control but Whiplash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Mantle landing strikes from the mount and Whiplash is in trouble!
Whiplash is trying desperately to improve position.
Mantle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mantle lands with some strikes.
Mantle is landing with some decent strikes but Whiplash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mantle working the ground and pound effectively.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Whiplash is rocked!
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle lands a big shot there that rocks Whiplash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Whiplash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mantle is landing with some decent strikes but Whiplash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Whiplash takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mantle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Riminal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riminal.
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Riminal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle works Riminal's body with a nice hook.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riminal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Riminal's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riminal shoots for a takedown but Mantle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Riminal's body.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
Riminal slips a jab from Mantle.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Mantle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Mantle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Riminal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mantle slips a nice elbow through Riminal's hands, connecting with Riminal's forehead.
Mantle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mantle tries to pass to full mount but Riminal defends it.
Riminal is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riminal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mantle lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Riminal is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riminal avoid being mounted?
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Riminal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riminal is pressing down on Mantle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mantle is in close to Riminal's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Riminal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Mantle is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Riminal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Riminal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Riminal is keeping the position.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Riminal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riminal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riminal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle pulls Riminal in close to prevent any damage.
Riminal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Riminal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mantle dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riminal keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass. #SUB2#
Riminal has his foot on Mantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Riminal throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riminal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riminal slips under a jab.
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riminal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Riminal is just out of range.
Riminal throws a lazy head kick
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riminal takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Riminal throws a big shot that misses.
Riminal throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Riminal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mantle swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Riminal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle misses with a hook. Riminal ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Riminal. That snapped Mantle's head back.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Riminal.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Riminal's shoulder, as Riminal tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Riminal misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riminal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses.
Riminal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riminal missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riminal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riminal misses the jab.
Mantle cracks Riminal with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riminal lands with a kick to the temple. Mantle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riminal takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riminal.
Riminal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Mantle moves into range and clinches up with Riminal.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riminal's elbow.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Riminal breaks from the clinch.
Riminal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riminal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Riminal - just one landing.
Riminal lands with a kick to the temple. Mantle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle fails with the takedown.
Riminal ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Riminal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantle takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Riminal throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal misses with a body shot #CL#
and Mantle counters by moving into the clinch.
Mantle stalls.
A short left from Riminal.
Riminal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle lands a body punch.
Mantle trying to control the position but instead, Riminal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantle into the cage.
Riminal throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riminal backwards.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riminal has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Riminal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle stalling in the clinch.
Riminal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Mantle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mantle.
Riminal struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Riminal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle is looking to control Riminal's arms but Riminal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mantle has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mantle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Riminal fails to land.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Riminal throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
Riminal throws a good cross that connects.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Riminal is out of range.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riminal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riminal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mantle wants to clinch up but Riminal keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Riminal.
Riminal misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Riminal throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riminal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riminal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantle on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Riminal finds it's target.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Riminal is just out of range.
Riminal swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.#T1#
Mantle slips a straight right by Riminal.
Riminal throws a lazy head kick
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Riminal with a jab.
Mantle misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mantle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riminal sprawls well initially but Mantle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mantle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Riminal wants to control but Mantle passes into side.
Riminal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mantle's best efforts.
Riminal is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riminal avoid being mounted?
Ser Bian Warc Riminal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Riminal is looking to improve his position.
Riminal gets full guard.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riminal pulls Mantle in close to prevent any damage.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Riminal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle won't allow Riminal to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riminal's head.#SUB2#
Riminal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Riminal has his foot on Mantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Riminal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Riminal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Riminal keeps moving.
Riminal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Riminal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riminal with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mantle counter with a right hand. #CL#
Riminal tries to keep at a distance but Mantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riminal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riminal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid 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 Graham Mantle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mantle, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Graham Mantle!
A relieved looking Graham Mantle 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: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Mantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Case counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mantle's knee momentarily.
Mantle with a hook.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Case thinking.
Mantle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Case cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Case walks into a jab.
Mantle cracks Case with a right hand to the side of the head.
Case dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mantle duly obliges.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Case as he avoids it easily.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mantle misses with a looping right.#T2##TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Case does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Case looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Case does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Mantle 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.
Case blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle. #T3#
Mantle is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Case slips under a jab from Mantle.
Mantle lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Case doesn't seem phased though.
Case misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Case takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mantle working the ground and pound but Case is defending the strikes. #T4#
Mantle controls the position.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Case is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mantle connects with a decent elbow.
Mantle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case stops Mantle from passing to mount.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Mantle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Case some visible discomfort.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Case is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Case throws a leg kick
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case misses with an uppercut
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle connects with the punch.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Case sprawls well initially but Mantle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mantle prevents Case from standing back up.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Case taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard.
Mantle stops Case from getting back to his feet.
Mantle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mantle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Case is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle dominating with strikes here.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle throws some wild stikes that Case manages to avoid easily.
Mantle with a couple of short strikes.
Case is trying to stand.
Mantle throws some wild stikes that Case manages to avoid easily.
Mantle is trying to control here but Case has managed to regain half guard.
Mantle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Mantle is trying to control. Case wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mantle is trying to control. Case wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mantle in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mantle dives in and grabs Case's left leg, looking for a takedown. Case pushes down on Mantle's head and hops out.
Case half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Case throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mantle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Case blocks a body shot from Mantle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Case manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Case'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Case misses the shot to the body.
Mantle lands an overhand right.
Case thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mantle if he has to take too many more of those.
Case takes one to the side of the head.
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Case counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mantle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
Case is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mantle asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
Case is pushing Mantle's head away, looking to escape. Mantle manages to hold on to the position though.
Mantle is working Case over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mantle working the head with strikes.
Case gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Case takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mantle lands a couple of good shots and Case has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mantle lands punches and elbows.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Case covers up after that shot from Mantle.
Case trying to get back to his feet but Mantle is in full control for now.
Mantle is working the ground and pound. Can Case escape?
Will Mantle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Case grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Case. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mantle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mantle controls the position.
Mantle lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Case. #T3#
Mantle lands shots from the back.
Well, with Mantle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Case is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Mantle.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Case is trapped and Mantle is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mantle misses with a punch to the head.
Mantle biding his time, controlling Case. #T4#
Mantle is punishing Case with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mantle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Case to escape the position.
Mantle biding his time, controlling Case.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mantle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
After winning the bout, Graham Mantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#976 Akechi v Logan
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Mantle thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mantle is defended easily by Loris.#CL#
Mantle moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loris.
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!
Loris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Loris lands a right hand.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Loris.
Loris blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Loris lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loris throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle sets himself, and Loris steps forward looking for the clinch! Mantle avoids it this time.
Mantle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Loris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mantle!
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Loris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loris.
Loris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mantle is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mantle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Loris.
Mantle is looking for a sweep.
Mantle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Loris takes a little break here. Mantle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantle tries to bench press Loris off him but Loris keeps the position. #T4#
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Mantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Loris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Loris crashes against the mat.
Loris throws an elbow but Mantle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Mantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loris is working Mantle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mantle struggling a bit here.
Mantle is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Mantle clobbers Loris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Loris.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loris can pounce on him.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loris misses with a head kick.
Jab by Loris.
Mantle slips under a jab.#TD#
Mantle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mantle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mantle being controlled here momentarily.
Loris is trying to keep Mantle in close.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loris has control of Mantle's left arm, preventing Mantle from doing any damage.
Mantle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hugo Loris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris is controlling Mantle's posture.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Loris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle has his hands on Loris's head, controlling the position.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loris's guard. #REVR#
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Loris.
Loris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Loris keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Loris working a defensive guard but Mantle manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Loris is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle working the ground and pound from side control.
Loris wants to control but Mantle postures up.
The strikes coming from Mantle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mantle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Loris struggling a bit here.
Loris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mantle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle trying to control the action but Loris is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mantle lands a jab to Loris's midsection.
Loris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Loris slips a straight right by Mantle.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loris. #T1#
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Loris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle scores with a jab to the head.
Loris lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Loris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Mantle misses with a body shot
and Loris counters with an inside leg kick.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mantle doesn't seem phased though.
Loris slips a straight right by Mantle.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a one-two to the body.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loris sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.#T3#
Loris throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mantle misses its target.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mantle takes one on the button.
Loris digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Loris misses with a straight right.
Loris throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Loris.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loris did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Mantle is nestled in close to Loris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Loris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loris trying to control from the bottom.
Mantle working Loris over with strikes.
Loris is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Mantle controlling the pace.
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loris defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loris 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Gozen misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Gozen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Mantle.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Gozen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozen lands a nice looking body shot.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gozen connects with a crisp jab.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Mantle.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen connects with a nice looking jab.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen is looking to slow Mantle down with leg kicks.
Gozen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gozen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gozen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mantle swings for the body but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
Tomoe Gozen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gozen misses with a straight right.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Mantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gozen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control.
Mantle taking a break here but Gozen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mantle stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
It looks like Mantle 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.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen is trying to stand back up but Mantle is controlling him
Mantle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mantle slips a nice elbow through Gozen's hands, connecting with Gozen's forehead.
Mantle throwing shots but Gozen is blocking nicely.
Mantle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mantle trying to control from half guard but Gozen is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gozen is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mantle slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gozen misses with a hook #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mantle wants to take a breather but Gozen is having none of it.
Gozen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
Gozen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mantle is stalling here. Gozen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mantle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gozen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mantle tries to bench press Gozen off him but Gozen keeps the position. #T4#
Mantle wants to control but Gozen postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mantle is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Gozen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mantle to his feet.
Gozen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Gozen swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Gozen walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gozen. Gozen obviously looking to wear him down.
Mantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Gozen off the cage and back into range.
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 Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
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#
Mantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mantle scores with a hook.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Gozen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gozen.
Gozen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gozen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen scoring well with a low kick there.
Gozen dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Gozen misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Gozen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Gozen cracks Mantle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 swing and a miss from Gozen.
Mantle slips a straight right by Gozen.
Mantle throws out a counter right but Gozen avoids it with no problem.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Gozen's head but Gozen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Gozen catches Mantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a left to the body.
Gozen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Gozen moves away from the strike by Mantle.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gozen.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Gozen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mantle connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Mantle throws a right and a left that Gozen avoids nicely.
Gozen scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gozen. Gozen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gozen is just out of range.
Tomoe Gozen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gozen is just out of range.
Gozen cracks Mantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gozen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mantle scrambles back to his feet.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gozen.
Gozen with a nice calf kick.
Gozen punishes Mantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Mantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Gozen scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mantle throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gozen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Mantle defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Gozen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mantle throws the left hand but Gozen avoids the punch easily.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Mantle.
Gozen throwing a counter right hand but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gozen but Gozen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gozen.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle jabs Gozen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mantle throws a shot to the body.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Gozen throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozen throwing a counter right hand but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gozen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Mantle lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Gozen.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Gozen misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Mantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Mantle does no damage.
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gozen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gozen looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Gozen 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.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Gozen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gozen misses with an uppercut.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Gozen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mantle just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gozen.
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
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 Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen scores with a hook.
Gozen swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control.
Mantle controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gozen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mantle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gozen some visible discomfort.
Mantle looks up at the clock and then as Gozen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mantle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Gozen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Mantle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mantle working the strikes but Gozen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mantle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gozen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gozen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Gozen misses.
Mantle looks to land a combination but Gozen avoids it well.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantle on the side of the head.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gozen. Gozen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gozen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gozen lands a jab.
Mantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gozen is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gozen lands with an overhand left.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Gozen is looking to counter punch.
Gozen connects with a crisp jab.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gozen in his tracks.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gozen defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Gozen misses. #T4#
A big right from Gozen misses.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gozen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle shoots in and drives through. Gozen sprawls well.
Gozen feinted with a counter takedown.
Gozen misses the jab.
Mantle fails with the takedown.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gozen connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle misses with a straight right.
Gozen with a nice cross.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gozen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gozen connects with the punch.
Gozen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle is looking for the big counter here.

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 Tomoe Gozen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gozen, 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#967 Spratt v Aurelius
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm connects with a leg kick.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Storm moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Mantle moves his leg out of the way.
Mantle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mantle checks the leg kick.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mantle's knee momentarily.
Storm works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
Storm tests Mantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Storm throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
Mantle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantle moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm is looking to wear down Mantle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm with the inside leg kick.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm misses 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantle.#T2#
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Good leg kick by Storm.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantle misses the jab.#TD2#
Mantle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Storm defending well though.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Storm defending well though.
Storm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantle is working away from the top position though.
Storm moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Mantle is in close to Storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Mantle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.#T4#
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Mantle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Storm tenderised Mantle's leg. Mantle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A leg kick checked by Mantle.
Mantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Mantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Mantle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantle.
A big left from Storm misses.
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 Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Mantle.
Mantle thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm with a nice calf kick.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Mantle moves his leg out of the way.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Mantle throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
A big left from Mantle misses.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mantle blocks the leg kick.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Storm looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Storm with a hook.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Mantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm misses the jab.
Mantle fails with the takedown.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##TD2#
Mantle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Storm is controlling Mantle's posture.
Mantle trying to move into half guard but instead Storm has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Storm wants to pass the guard but Mantle is keeping the position.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there. #T3#
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Mantle is pulling down on Storm's head. It's preventing any offense from Storm, at least for the moment.
Mantle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Storm being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantle.
Nice straight punches there by Mantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Mantle avoided it.
Mantle checks a low kick from Storm.
Donk. Storm catches Mantle right on the button with a cross.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mantle moves out of range as Storm strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Mantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle misses with a takedown
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mantle thinking. #TD2#
Mantle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Storm's guard.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mantle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Storm some visible discomfort.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mantle throws a strike aimed at the side of Storm's head but Storm avoids it well.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Mantle.
Mantle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mantle working away.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Storm is trying to improve his position.
Storm parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Storm to escape.
Mantle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Storm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mantle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Storm down.
Storm can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Mantle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mantle prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mantle landing strikes.
Mantle grinds an elbow into Storm's temple.
Mantle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mantle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face as Mantle controls the position.
Mantle cracks Storm with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mantle trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm regains half guard, as Mantle was trying to land strikes.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
An out of breath Lincoln Storm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Mantle's defenses. #CL#
Mantle moves into the clinch.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Mantle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mantle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valdez enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valdez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdez 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.
Valdez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mantle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valdez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mantle prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Mantle not doing much here.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Valdez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Valdez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Valdez is trying to stand back up but Mantle is controlling him
Valdez wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Mantle drops an elbow to the side of Valdez's head.
Mantle content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valdez is trying to stand up here but Mantle is controlling him well. #T3#
Mantle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valdez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valdez to regain full guard.
Valdez trying to control the position here.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Valdez is trying to control the position but Mantle postures up.
Mantle controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantle misses with the combination.
Mantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valdez.#T4#
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle misses the jab.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Valdez, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mantle blocks a jab.
Jab by Mantle.
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Mantle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Mantle misses.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
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#
Valdez looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Mantle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Valdez is quick to defend against it.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Mantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mantle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle connects with a single shot there.
Mantle throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valdez did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle is pressing down on Valdez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valdez is holding on for now.
Valdez tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely. #T2#
Valdez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
Valdez is trying to stand.
Valdez has hold of Mantle's hands but Mantle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mantle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Mantle is nestled in close to Valdez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mantle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valdez taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard.
Valdez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Mantle working over Valdez with some ground and pound. Valdez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
Valdez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
Valdez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well, if Mantle 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.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdez is trying is best to control the position here.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle wants to take a breather but Valdez is having none of it.
Mantle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
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#
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Mantle drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##TD#
Mantle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valdez trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up.
Valdez is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mantle lands strikes from half guard.
Valdez is looking to improve his position.
Valdez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mantle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valdez's head.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle is thwarting Valdez's attempts to control the position.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valdez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Mantle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mantle looking to finish Valdez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valdez!
Mantle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mantle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valdez hang on?
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mantle lands a big elbow.
Mantle controlling from mount.
Mantle lands a big elbow. #T4#
BOOM! Mantle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle trying to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valdez tries to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mantle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mantle controlling from the full mount.
Mantle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Mantle lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mantle, 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 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mantle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mantle.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Mantle checks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mantle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Mantle misses with a body shot
and Storm counters with a low kick, right behind Mantle 's knee.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Mantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Storm cracks Mantle with an open hand slap.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Mantle clinches.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Storm connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
Mantle is working Storm over against the cage.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with some punches.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Mantle has Storm pressed against the cage.
Mantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Mantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Storm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Mantle tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Mantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Mantle trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantle into the cage.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle tries to stall but Storm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storm up against the cage.
Storm controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Mantle tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Mantle back against the cage.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
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 Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm'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#
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mantle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Mantle seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Storm jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Storm jabs at Mantle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Mantle tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mantle eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Storm.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Storm scores with a nice body kick.
Storm throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mantle slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mantle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mantle manages to break the clinch.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Mantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Mantle off the cage and back into range.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Storm! #TD2#
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mantle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mantle won't allow Storm to sweep him here. #T3#
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Storm takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Storm throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Mantle wants to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch position.
Storm tries a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a nice body shot.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Storm clinches up with Mantle and pushes him back against the cage.
Mantle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Storm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Mantle can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm misses with an elbow over the top.
Mantle pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mantle tries to score a body lock takedown but Storm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm lands a left hand. #TD2#
Mantle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Storm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm is trying to control but can't.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard.
Storm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantle tries to pass to full mount but Storm defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Storm's temple. #T3#
Mantle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Mantle has Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle goes for a takedown attempt but Storm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A jab from Storm misses.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Mantle takes one on the button.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mantle moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Mantle throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Mantle checks it.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Mantle.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graham Mantle.
I think Storm 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Mantle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona is looking to slow Mantle down with leg kicks.
Corona misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corona swivels and escapes.
Corona throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Corona throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corona.
Corona lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Mantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Corona looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Mantle has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Mantle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mantle being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle controlling from the top position.
Corona controlling the position.#SUB2#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantle scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Corona looking for a guillotine here but Mantle defends easily.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona is trying to keep Mantle in close.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.#SUB2#
Corona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Mantle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corona working for a triangle but Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mantle is working Corona over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corona wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him. #SUB2#
Corona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mantle has passed into half guard! #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.#SUB2#
Corona actively working from the bottom here.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona pushes Mantle off looking to stand but Mantle dives back in and keeps control.
Mantle is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle drops an elbow to the side of Corona's head.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
Corona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mantle swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Mantle.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Mantle.
Mantle lands a nice shot that snaps Corona's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.#T1#
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantle.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Corona is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Corona scores with a jab.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle wants to clinch but Corona slips to the side
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona throws a leg kick but Mantle moved away.#T2##TD#
Mantle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corona to the mat! Corona manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Corona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mantle has picked Corona up and slammed him! Corona can't keep hold of the triangle and Mantle manages to pass to side control!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mantle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mantle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Corona's temple.
Mantle wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Corona wants to control the action here but instead Mantle manages to pass to full mount!
Mantle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mantle avoids the attempt from Corona to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle with good strikes from the mount here!
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle lands with some strikes.
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mantle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Corona? #T3#
Mantle raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Mantle lands a nice shot to the head.
Corona is still in real trouble! Can Mantle finish him?
Corona takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mantle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

Event: GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Mantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Mantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle 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.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Mantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Mantle clinches with his opponent.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Mantle into the cage.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the head.
Mantle blocking some punches.
A short left from Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
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!
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
Mantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Mantle wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mantle stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Mantle postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mantle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mantle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mantle trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mantle passes into half guard.
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mantle lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mantle's front leg with a kick but Mantle checks it.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Mantle breaks away
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Mantle blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mantle.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Mantle moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
As Sitsongrit backs off Mantle throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mantle shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.#T3#
Mantle checks the leg kick.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Mantle throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Mantle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Mantle's body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit punishes Mantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Mantle misses the jab.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mantle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit letting Mantle take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mantle.
The crowd are getting on Mantle's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. #TD2#
Mantle wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Mantle sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL2#
Mantle clinches with his opponent.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Mantle.
Mantle wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mantle to work.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mantle is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mantle stalling against the cage.
Mantle tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Mantle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle is pushing Sitsongrit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Mantle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantle looking for a takedown.
Mantle stalling against the cage. #T4#
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Mantle.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Graham Mantle in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.#T1#
Mantle misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Mantle is controlling him
Mantle slows the pace down in half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle off but Mantle dives into side control.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mantle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mantle tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Mantle working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Sitsongrit's temple.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Mantle's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Mantle is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
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.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Mantle.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mantle pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Christie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Christie ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christie momentarily.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie misses with a body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie fails with the takedown.
Mantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christie enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Christie kicks Mantle off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie scores with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a few strikes there.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Mantle clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Sloppy strikes from Mantle. Those never looked like landing.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Christie scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie tests Mantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.#T2#
Christie looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christie scores with a punch to the head.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Mantle cracks Christie with an open hand slap.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mantle shoots in and drives through. Christie sprawls well.
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christie's waist but Christie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Christie takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Mantle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Christie had a free shot at his head there.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.#T4#
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Christie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christie jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle misses with a body punch
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
A left lands for Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects with the punch.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie jabs at Mantle's body.
Christie avoids the body shot from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle slips under a jab from Christie.#T2#
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a left hand
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Christie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle misses with a series of wild punches.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle connects with the punch.
Christie scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Christie's corner calls for a 1-2. Christie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christie. Christie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.#T4#
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Christie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle has momentary wrist control but Christie slips an elbow through the middle.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Mantle's head back.
Mantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
Mantle dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Mantle's head and hops out.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Christie walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Christie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantle on the side of the head. #T1#
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Christie dodges the punch combination from Mantle.
Christie throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christie.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Mantle throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Mantle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christie sprawls and moves away.
Christie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Christie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Christie jabs at Mantle's body.#T3#
A cross from Mantle lands.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle has Christie pushed against the cage.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch. #T4#
A big right from Christie misses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
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!
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Christie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mantle did well to prevent Christie getting side control.
Christie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mantle wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Mantle blocks nicely.

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 Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Graham Mantle!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle 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.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mantle.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle tries to counter with a clinch but De Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
Mantle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away. #T1#
Mantle tries for a takedown but De Andrade circles away easily
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Mantle.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Mantle throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with a body shot
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Mantle throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
Mantle takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade walks into a left hand.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
De Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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!
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Mantle scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at De Andrade as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mantle!
Mantle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Mantle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Andrade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mantle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Andrade to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade works over Mantle's head and body with a nice combination.
Mantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Andrade counters with a series of strikes. Mantle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle scores with a body shot. #T1#
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mantle tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Mantle. That snapped De Andrade's head back.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade. #T2#
Mantle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Mantle cracks De Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Mantle missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Mantle blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade takes one on the button.#T3#
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantle blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
A shot to the body from De Andrade misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mantle prevents De Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Mantle keeps control of De Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Andrade gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mantle prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
Mantle is trying to stall. #TD2#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks De Andrade up, before dumping him to the ground. De Andrade manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mantle trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard.
Mantle stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Mantle avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
A cross from Mantle lands.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle misses with a double jab
and De Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
De Andrade looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantle doesn't seem bothered though.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
De Andrade sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Andrade digs a good hook to Mantle's body.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle wants to counter the offense by De Andrade and move into the clinch position.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mantle instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Andrade as Mantle tries to tie him up.
De Andrade lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks De Andrade up, before dumping him to the ground. De Andrade manages to land in guard. #ES#
De Andrade has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mantle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
De Andrade tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle throws a shot 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!
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Mantle with a jab.

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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A relieved looking Graham Mantle 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: GC 427:Oosthuizen VS Lentz
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Goromaru thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Mantle lands with a cross.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goromaru.
Mantle misses with a shot to the body
and Goromaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goromaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mantle keeps the fight on the outside.
Goromaru lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Goromaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mantle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goromaru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mantle rushes Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mantle looking to stall.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goromarus head.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mantle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Goromaru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Goromaru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Goromaru looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
Goromaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. #REVB#
Goromaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goromaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Mantle trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Goromaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goromaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mantle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goromaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goromaru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goromaru is looking to land body kicks.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Goromaru's body. Goromaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle throws a good cross that connects.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range. #TD2#
Mantle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
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 Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Goromaru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mantle catches Goromaru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goromaru looks to land a body kick but Mantle moved away.
Good shot there by Goromaru.
Goromaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Goromaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Mantle shoots in and bounces Goromaru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Mantle is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mantle controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mantle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mantle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Goromaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mantle there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle moves nicely into side control.
Mantle grinds an elbow into Goromaru's temple.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Mantle just content to control the position.
Goromaru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mantle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goromaru sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Goromaru is trying to improve his position.
Mantle is trying to ground and pound but Goromaru uses the momentary lack of control by Mantle to regain half guard.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mantle is stalling here. Goromaru is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mantle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goromaru has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Goromaru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mantle's face as Goromaru controls the position. #T4#
Mantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goromaru.
Mantle gets back to half guard.
Mantle trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goromaru raining down shots from the mount!
Goromaru punching from mount but Mantle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle working to try and regain half guard.
Goromaru avoids the attempt from Mantle to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goromaru throws out a leg kick but Mantle moves out of range and Goromaru only half commits.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
It looks like Goromaru has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Goromaru lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goromaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rikiya Goromaru is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Goromaru.
Jab by Goromaru.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru clobbers Mantle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Mantle lunges at Goromaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goromaru's hand.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goromaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mantle's knee momentarily.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goromaru sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goromaru can pounce on him.
Goromaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range. #CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Mantle improves position.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mantle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantle misses with a left hand
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Goromaru fails with the takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Mantle cracks Goromaru with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Graham Mantle!
After winning the bout, Graham Mantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 422 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mantle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Mantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mantle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Mantle off him but Mantle keeps the position.
Mantle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Mantle landing strikes.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mantle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mantle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Mantle wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mantle in side control, throwing shots but Sitsongrit defends.
Mantle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mantle drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mantle is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Mantle keeps moving and retains side control.
Mantle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mantle keeping control of the position.
Mantle gets full guard.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mantle's guard.
Mantle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard.
Mantle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantle is retaining full guard.
Mantle working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Mantle's body and controls the position.
Mantle can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Sitsongrit punishes Mantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Mantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses the jab.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mantle rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Mantle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Mantle moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle is looking for a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mantle, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Mantle slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Mantle scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Mantle seems unphased.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle scores with a punch to the head.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
No joy there for Mantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mantle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mantle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mantle wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mantle.
Mantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantle shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mantle momentarily.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad. #T2#
Mantle throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #TD#
Mantle looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Mantle drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Mantle is having none of it.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer.
Mantle is in close to Sitsongrit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Mantle is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
Mantle working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Mantle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mantle stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Mantle postures up. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Mantle misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mantle really felt that one!
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Mantle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mantle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
Mantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Mantle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Mantle misses.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Mantle scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mantle digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Mantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mantle misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Mantle throws a right hand that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.#TD#
Mantle gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantle is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Mantle slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has an active guard here but Mantle has managed to pass into half guard.
Mantle is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mantle is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Mantle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Mantle off but Mantle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
Mantle stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Mantle pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit controls Mantle momentarily but Mantle frees himself.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle is having none of it.
Mantle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mantles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantle. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mantle's sensitive parts.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.#TD#
Mantle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit has control of Mantle's left arm, preventing Mantle from doing any damage.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mantle landing some decent shots from guard.
Mantle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Mantle's head. It's preventing any offense from Mantle, at least for the moment.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.#T3#
Mantle is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mantle.
Mantle is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.#T4#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Mantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit 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: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Christie takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle lands a jab to the head.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christie sprawls well. Christie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie throws a combination. Mantle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie misses with a hook
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Mantle wants to clinch.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.#T1#
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christie!
Mantle fails with the takedown
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
Mantle throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle misses with a straight right. #T2#
Christie with a nice cross.
Christie throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
A big right from Christie misses. #CL2#
Mantle drives through and clinches with Christie against the cage. #BC2#
Mantle breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Mantle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Christie moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Christie misses with a looping right.#T4#
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie misses with a hook
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Christie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
Christie misses with a left hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Mantle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christie.
Christie throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle jabs Christie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
Christie cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Christie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mantle. Mantle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Christie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle punishes Christie's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Mantle tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Good shot there by Christie.#T2#
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christie. Christie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Christie drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie tries to bum rush Mantle with a series of wild strikes but Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mantle slips a jab from Christie.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Christie misses with a right hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Christie lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christie misses with a hook
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Mantle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Christie is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie trying desperately to get to his feet.
Oh Christie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Christie! More shots from Mantle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Mantle throws a shot to the body.
Can looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Can walks into a jab.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Can seems unphased.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Can takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Can on the side of the head.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can connects with the punch.
Can misses with a body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Can does it's job there.
Can lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Can. #T1##TD#
Mantle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Can kicks Mantle off and gets back to his feet.
Mantle connects with a body shot that sends Can's belly button to the back.
Can misses the jab.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Mantle.
A big left from Can misses.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Can misses with a straight left.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Can throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mantle checks a low kick from Can.
A nice inside leg kick there by Can. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Can.
Can moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Can throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Can misses with the body kick
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Can thinking. #TD#
Mantle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mantle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantle thows a huge punch but Can dodges it nicely.
Mantle working Can over with strikes.
Can tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is taking a breather. Can 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Can to regain full guard.
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Can is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Can is trying to keep Mantle in close. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantle working some strikes from top position.
Can being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Can 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.
Mantle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Can swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Can digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Can throws a sloppy head kick
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
Mantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantle wants to clinch up but Can keeps it at a distance.
Mantle swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Can. Beautiful body shot.
Can cracks Mantle with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Mantle - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Mantle shoots in but Can avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Can paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Can lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Can misses
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Can enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Can manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantle scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Can gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mantle pulls Can in close to prevent any damage.
Can controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Can trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Can preventing the sweep.
Mantle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Can is one step ahead there.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Can's guard. #REVR#
Mantle throws a strike but Can rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Can wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Mantle wants to sweep here but Can controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Can is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle is not content to let Can control the position.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Can throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Can circles away.
Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Can saw that one coming.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Can listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mantle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Can counters with a left to the body.
Mantle 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mantle throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Mantle with a hook.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target. #T1#
Can on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Can counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can tries a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Can walks into a left hand.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Can let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Can swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Can.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Can.
Some wild striking there from Mantle.
Can appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Can misses with a looping right.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
Can throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Mantle lands with a nice body punch.
Can takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle cracks Can with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Can fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Can throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Can momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Can should have avoided that one.
Can throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Can fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Can pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Can settles back down.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mantle pushes Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Can prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Mantle controlling the action here for a moment.
Mantle is trying to maintain a safe position but Can gets an underhook and turns Mantle into the cage.#T4#
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can lands a body shot in the clinch.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Can leaning against his opponent.
Can is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Can misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Can lands an elbow inside.
Mantle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle 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: GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Allen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allen thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.#ROC2#Allen is rocked!
Mantle connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Allen to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Mantle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Oliver Allen spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe 145? Lets see how the next match goes.'.

Event: GC 403
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Loris misses.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Loris coming out on top.
Loris misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle connects with a jab.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Loris.
Loris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris clobbers Mantle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Loris.
Mantle walks into a left hand.
Mantle defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Mantle swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Loris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mantle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Loris to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mantle momentarily.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loris throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Mantle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mantle.
Loris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Loris throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well. #T2#
Loris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mantle looks to land a combination but Loris avoids it well.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.
Mantle throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Loris misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle thuds his right hand into Loris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Loris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mantle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Mantle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loris's head.#SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Mantle trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loris holds on and takes a little breather. #T4##SUB2#
Loris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Mantle postures up.
Loris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Loris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into side control.
Mantle in side control, throwing shots but Loris defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle sets himself, and Loris steps forward looking for the clinch! Mantle avoids it this time.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Mantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loris throws a body kick that misses.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mantle duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle misses with the combination. #T1#
Loris shoots in for a double leg but Mantle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Mantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Loris.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loris doesn't seem bothered though.
Loris throws a shot to the body.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Loris throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Loris feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Loris counters with a body kick that stops Mantle in his tracks momentarily.
Loris connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loris.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Loris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantle.
Loris avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Loris looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Mantle counters with a single leg into guard. Loris didn't expect that.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mantle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loris for as long as he can get away with.
Mantle won't allow Loris to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mantle works over Loris with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loris keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Loris is trying to keep Mantle in close. #SUB2#
Loris is looking for a triangle but Mantle pushes his legs off easily.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantle is looking to work some ground and pound but Loris has wrist control.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Loris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mantle is working Loris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mantle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loris lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Loris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mantle did well to prevent Loris getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loris drops an elbow to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Loris stalling away here and it's allowed Mantle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mantle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle won't allow Loris to get back to his feet.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loris looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Loris misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Mantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loris misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a two punch combo.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loris counters with a body kick that stops Mantle in his tracks momentarily.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Mantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loris scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Mantle. Those never looked like landing.
Mantle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Loris throws a leg kick but Mantle moved away.
Mantle scores with a jab.
Mantle lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Mantle throws a right and a left that Loris avoids nicely.

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 Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!

Event: GC 398
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Grapple shoots and misses
and Mantle counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Grapple scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mantle holding on.
Mantle is not content to let Grapple control the position. #SUB2#
Grapple swings around for an armbar but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grapple's guard.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Grapple keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grapple looking for a guillotine here but Mantle defends easily.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grapple is looking for a triangle but Mantle pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Grapple has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grapple.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Grapple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grapple is looking to regain half guard here but Mantle keeps moving and retains side control.
Mantle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grapple!#T2#
Grapple is trying desperately to improve position.
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grapple is bucking up trying to escape but Mantle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mantle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grapple can't escape the position.
Mantle looking to finish Grapple with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grapple!
Grapple tries to reverse the position but Mantle maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle avoids the attempt from Grapple to control.
Grapple is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mantle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mantle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Grapple is rocked!
Mantle lands a big shot to the head and Grapple winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
A relieved looking Graham Mantle 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: GC 394
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Pellegrini there.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pellegrini thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pellegrini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mantle scores with the left hand. Pellegrini knows he should have avoided that one.
Pellegrini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pellegrini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pellegrini's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Pellegrini lands an overhand right.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pellegrini throws out the jab.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.#T1#
Mantle slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks right into an uppercut from Mantle.
Mantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pellegrini, as that shot connected.
Mantle jabs Pellegrini right on the nose. Pellegrini blinks but takes it well.
Pellegrini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks.
Pellegrini looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini scores with a jab. Mantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pellegrini.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pellegrini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pellegrini throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Pellegrini circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Pellegrini's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2##CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Pellegrini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pellegrini!
Mantle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Mantle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pellegrini in his tracks. #T3#
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Pellegrini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Pellegrini.
Mantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pellegrini struggling a bit here.
Mantle landing strikes.
Mantle wants to control but Pellegrini is keeping him busy.
Pellegrini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mantle.
Mantle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pellegrini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Mantle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mantle tries to score with some ground and pound. Pellegrini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pellegrini is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Mantle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pellegrini can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
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#
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pellegrini lands with a good body shot.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Pellegrini ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Pellegrini looks to land a combination but Mantle avoids it well.
Pellegrini tried to score with a low kick but Mantle checks it.
Pellegrini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pellegrini misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pellegrini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Mantle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantle is putting a hurting on Pellegrini here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Pellegrini is trying to improve his position.
Mantle trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Pellegrini wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Pellegrini is trying to improve his position.
Pellegrini is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pellegrini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mantle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pellegrini wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pellegrini defending well though.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pellegrini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Mantle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Mantle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pellegrini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellegrini circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pellegrini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet but Mantle drags him back down.
Mantle trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Mantle misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Mantle trying to control the position but Pellegrini is working away.
Pellegrini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Pellegrini stands and steps away. Mantle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
A hook to the body from Mantle.
Mantle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pellegrini after a bit of a struggle.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Mantle. #BC#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pellegrini tries to work over Mantle's front leg with a kick but Mantle checks it.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Pellegrini misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Pellegrini fights it but they end up in guard.
Pellegrini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Pellegrini trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pellegrini's head.#T1#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pellegrini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pellegrini trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Mantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Pellegrini.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Pellegrini throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Pellegrini misses. #T2#
Mantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pellegrini throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantle misses the target.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Pellegrini seems unphased.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Pellegrini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Pellegrini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pellegrini. Pellegrini obviously looking to wear him down.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Mantle digs a good hook to Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Mantle checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini tries to score with a low kick but Mantle moves his leg out of the way.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Pellegrini works the jab nicely.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Pellegrini shows good takedown defense.
Mantle sizes up Pellegrini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pellegrinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mantle throws the left hand but Pellegrini avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Pellegrini scores with a hook.
Vinnie Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini scores with a sloppy right hand. Mantle should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Mantle scores with a hook.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Pellegrini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle jabs at Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vinnie Pellegrini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Mantle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pellegrini's guard.
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mantle trying to control but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Pellegrini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Pellegrini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pellegrini lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
Mantle moves to clinch but Pellegrini breaks away
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pellegrini takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pellegrini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Pellegrini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle throws a sloppy body shot
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle slips under a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini works Mantle's body with a nice hook.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pellegrini. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
Pellegrini works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
Pellegrini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle shoots in but no luck this time.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle misses the jab.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Mantle avoids them all with ease.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mantle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini lands the left hand.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pellegrini.#T4#
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellegrini throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Mantle swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Mantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle. #BC#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini lands with a nice body punch.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the head.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Pellegrini's body. Pellegrini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pellegrini.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.
Mantle lands a jab-cross combination.
Mantle misses with an uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range. #T1#
Pellegrini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellegrini.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pellegrini circles away.
Pellegrini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle takes one to the chin there.
Pellegrini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellegrini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pellegrini cracks Mantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pellegrini throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Pellegrini's defenses.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Mantle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pellegrini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Pellegrini just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellegrini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Pellegrini.#TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pellegrini's guard.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Mantle postures up.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Vinnie Pellegrini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle throws a strike but Pellegrini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pellegrini preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mantle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pellegrini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Pellegrini stands up from Mantle's guard - Pellegrini perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
Pellegrini thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Pellegrini lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Pellegrini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pellegrini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Vinnie Pellegrini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Mantle defending well as Veidt loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Veidt misses its intended target.
Veidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Veidt lands an overhand right.
Veidt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Veidt.
It seemed like Veidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.#CL2#
Veidt closes the distance and clinches.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Veidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Mantle lands a nice uppercut.
Veidt tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle wants a takedown but no success here.
Mantle takes a shot to the head.
Veidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Veidt scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Veidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veidt prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Veidt throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Veidt scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veidt.
Veidt tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veidt tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Veidt back against the cage.
Veidt misses with a body punch.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veidt backwards.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veidt backwards.
Mantle tries a body shot but Veidt blocks it.
Veidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle lands a body shot.
Veidt blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Mantle lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veidt.
Veidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veidt.
Mantle lands a body punch.
Mantle lands a nice uppercut.
Veidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Veidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Veidt manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veidt.
Veidt working aggressively here.
Mantle tries to score a body lock takedown but Veidt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Veidt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mantle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Veidt to the mat. Veidt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantle postures up in Veidt's guard and throws a big left but Veidt blocks it.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Mantle stops Veidt from standing up.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mantle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veidt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantle throws a strike but Veidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mantle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mantle is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Mantle wants to sweep here but Veidt controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mantle holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Veidt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mantle moves into range and clinches up with Veidt.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veidt digs a right hand into Mantle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mantle's gas tank.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Veidt.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andy Veidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veidt lands a body punch.
Veidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Veidt controls his hands.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mantle has Veidt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veidt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Veidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Veidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veidt.
Veidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Veidt.
Veidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle wants to take the fight to the mat but Veidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veidt throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veidt is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veidt.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veidt working aggressively here.
Veidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veidt tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veidt.
Good body shot from Veidt.
Veidt has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veidt.
A short uppercut from Veidt.
Veidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Veidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Veidt has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Veidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Veidt.
A short uppercut from Veidt.
Veidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Veidt lands with a right to the head.
Veidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Veidt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veidt can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Veidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veidt tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mantle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Veidt pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Nice body punch from Veidt.
Veidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Veidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Veidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
A short right from Veidt on the inside.
Veidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Veidt lands with a light punch inside.
Mantle pushes Veidt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veidt has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle is looking for a takedown.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Mantle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veidt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veidt backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Veidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Veidt clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mantle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Veidt is trying to keep an underhook but Mantle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mantle throwing shots but Veidt is blocking nicely.
Mantle looks to land a strike but Veidt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle postures up in Veidt's guard and throws a big left but Veidt blocks it.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Veidt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Veidt wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position. #T1#
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andy Veidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veidt tries to move into range but Mantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veidt.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Veidt.
Donk. Veidt catches Mantle right on the button with a cross.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Veidt circles away and keeps his distance.
Veidt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Veidt instigates a clinch.
Veidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veidt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle blocking some punches.
Veidt tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Veidt pushes Mantle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Veidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veidt.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Mantle can't find room to land a body shot as Veidt controls the action.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mantle goes for a takedown attempt but Veidt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Veidt misses.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veidt takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Veidt moves into range and clinches up with Mantle.
Mantle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Veidt is defending well.
Veidt digs a right hand into Mantle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mantle's gas tank.
Veidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Andy Veidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Veidt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veidt throws a right hand that Mantle ducks under and follows up with a left that Mantle also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Veidt darts in and clinches Mantle up against the cage.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle misses with the head strike. #T4#
Veidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veidt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mantle looking for a takedown.
Veidt cracks Mantle with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Veidt working aggressively here.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle goes for a takedown attempt but Veidt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Veidt uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Veidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veidt 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Veidt!
Andy Veidt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mantle clinches up against the cage.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Hematopoye blocking some punches. #TD#
Hematopoye decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Hematopoye is looking for a triangle here but Mantle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hematopoye is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Hematopoye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mantle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hematopoye some visible discomfort.
Mantle throws an elbow but Hematopoye slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throwing strikes but Hematopoye manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mantle is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hematopoye working away.#T1#
Hematopoye working the ground and pound but Mantle is defending the strikes.
Hematopoye trying to control the position but Mantle is working away.
Mantle tries to buck Hematopoye off but Hematopoye is having none of it.
Mantle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hematopoye.
You can see the frustration on Mantle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hematopoye tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mantle's legs.
Hematopoye throwing strikes but Mantle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hematopoye is trying to improve his position.
Mantle is trying to ground and pound but Hematopoye uses the momentary lack of control by Mantle to regain half guard. #T2#
Hematopoye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle throws a strike but Hematopoye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hematopoye is fighting to break Mantle's control of his arms but Mantle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hematopoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hematopoye throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle is adopting a defensive guard.
Hematopoye postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully. #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.
Hematopoye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hematopoye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hematopoye throwing strikes but missing.
Hematopoye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle controlling Hematopoye's posture.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hematopoye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hematopoye trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nou Hematopoye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mantle lands with an overhand left.
Hematopoye misses with a body shot.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hematopoye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Mantle has Hematopoye up against the cage in a clinch.
Hematopoye is trying to pull guard but Mantle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hematopoye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Hematopoye throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle lands a shot to the body.
Hematopoye fails to pull guard.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle lands with a left to the head.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hematopoye misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Hematopoye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hematopoye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hematopoye looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Hematopoye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hematopoye. That snapped Mantle's head back.
Graham Mantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mantle pushes Hematopoye up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hematopoye blocking some punches.
Hematopoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mantle just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nou Hematopoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hematopoye blocks a body shot from Mantle.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hematopoye is trying to break free.
Hematopoye lands with a right to the head.
Hematopoye tries to pull guard but Mantle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hematopoye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hematopoye backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Hematopoye gets control of Mantle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hematopoye will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hematopoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Nou Hematopoye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mantle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hematopoye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Mantle throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Hematopoye keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hematopoye scores with a nice right hand.
Hematopoye scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hematopoye misses with a right hand
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Hematopoye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mantle on his heels. He'll look to pass Mantle's guard now, I'm sure.
Hematopoye preventing the sweep.
Hematopoye trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Hematopoye is fighting to break Mantle's control of his arms but Mantle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Hematopoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hematopoye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle pulls Hematopoye in close to his closed guard and prevents Hematopoye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mantle is looking to stand up but Hematopoye isn't so interested in that idea.
Hematopoye won't allow Mantle to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hematopoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mantle throws a hook but Hematopoye avoids it easily.
Hematopoye shoots for a double leg takedown but Mantle sprawls well. He's pushed Hematopoye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hematopoye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hematopoye slips under a jab.
Hematopoye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hematopoye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Mantle coming out on top.
Hematopoye misses with a two punch combination.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Hematopoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Hematopoye.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantle misses the target.
Hematopoye attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.
Mantle lands a jab to Hematopoye's midsection.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hematopoye tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Hematopoye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nou Hematopoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Hematopoye. #T1#
Mantle clobbers Hematopoye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hematopoye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mantle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hematopoye somewhat.
Mantle tries to clinch up.
Mantle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hematopoye ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.#TD#
Hematopoye is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mantle's half guard.#SUB#
Hematopoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Mantle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Mantle is looking for a sweep. Hematopoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hematopoye is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
Hematopoye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Hematopoye 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#
Still in half guard, Hematopoye seems content to control.
Hematopoye is nestled in close to Mantle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hematopoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mantle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mantle is looking for a sweep. Hematopoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mantle is concentrating on defense, preventing Hematopoye from advancing position.
Mantle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mantle.
Hematopoye trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hematopoye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hematopoye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mantle holds on and takes a little breather.
Mantle wants to get back to his feet but Hematopoye is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BFC SYNDICATE 6
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Merel looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Merel tries to move into range but Mantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merel scores with a shot to the body.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Merel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Merel misses.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle blocks a jab.#CL#
Mantle has closed the distance and engaged Merel in a clinch.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Merel's head. #BC2#
Merel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Merel as he connects with a hook.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Merel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Merel.
Mantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Merel off the cage and back into range.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merel misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Merel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Good shot there by Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook but Merel avoids it easily.
Merel misses with a hook.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
Mantle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merel throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Merel throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Merel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
It looks like Mantle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Merel takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Merel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Merel's head. #T3#
Mantle wants to clinch.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle lands with a hook. Merel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Merel had a free shot at his head there.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Merel gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Merel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Merel.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merel misses with a few strikes there.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Mantle clobbers Merel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mantle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Merel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Merel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Merel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mantle's hands.
Merel thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Mantle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merel manages to circle out of the way.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Mantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Merel jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Mantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Merel finds it's way round the side to connect with Mantle's head.
Merel with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Merel.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Merel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Merel's body.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Merel misses with a hook
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle. #T2#
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Merel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Merel slips a jab from Mantle.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Merel. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Mantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Merel misses the jab.
Mantle misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Mantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel misses with a body shot
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Merel misses.
A jab from Merel misses.
Merel sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Merel throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merel.#T4#
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!
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Merel. Beautiful body shot.
Merel throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle misses the jab.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Mantle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Merel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle is looking to counter the offense by Merel and move into the clinch.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Mantle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merel manages to circle out of the way.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Mantle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Merel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Merel misses with a two punch combination.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle 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.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Merel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mantle throws a hook but Merel avoids it easily.
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merel thinking.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mantle instigates a clinch.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Merel tries to pull guard but Mantle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mantle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel fails to pull guard.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.
Merel digs a right hand underneath Mantle's ribcage. Mantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Merel misses with some punches.
Mantle prevents the takedown attempt.
Merel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mantle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Merel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Merel.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Merel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel misses with a body punch
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merel avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merel in his tracks.
Merel swats away the attempt to clinch by Mantle.
Merel misses with an uppercut
letting Mantle counter with a right hand. #CL#
Merel gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
Merel blocking some punches.
Merel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mantle walks away with a smile on his face. Merel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.#T4#
Merel moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Merel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Mantle jabs Merel right on the nose. Merel blinks but takes it well.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Merel circles away and keeps his distance.
Mantle misses with a low kick as Merel jumps back.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel slips under a jab from Mantle.
Merel appears to be waiting to throw a counter 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 Graham Mantle did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle tries to counter by clinching up but Merel breaks away and moves out of range.
Mantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Merel.
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel misses with a hook.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Mantle tries to counter by clinching up but Merel breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Merel misses.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Mantle misses.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Mantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Mantle coming out on top.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle scores with a nice strike.
Merel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Merel scrambles back to his feet.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Merel throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Merel jabs Mantle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle slips a jab from Merel.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Merel misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Merel.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Merel.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range. #T3#
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Mantle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merel.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Merel seems unphased.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Merel scores with a jab. Mantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merel misses with a straight right.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mantle 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 Merel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Merel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Merel.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Merel tries to get set, Mantle tries to push him back and clinch up but Merel manages to avoid the attempt.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Merel ducks right into an uppercut from Mantle.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Mantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mantle scores with a jab. Merel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle had his way with Anthony Merel in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mantle lands a slapping body shot.
Mantle jabs Merel right on the nose. Merel blinks but takes it well.
Mantle lands a jab to the head.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Merel misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merel throws a right hand that Mantle ducks under and follows up with a left that Mantle also avoids with ease.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Merel's head.
Mantle blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.#T1#
Merel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle tries to counter by clinching up but Merel breaks away and moves out of range.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Merel.
Mantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mantle defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle tries to counter by clinching up but Merel breaks away and moves out of range.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Merel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Merel.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Merel takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
Mantle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Merel.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel misses the body punch #CL#
and Mantle counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Merel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mantle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel cracks Mantle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.#T3#
Merel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel misses with a body punch
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Mantle digs a good body shot into Merel's ribs.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merel misses the body punch
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Mantle tries to clinch but Merel is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Merel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mantle doesn't seem phased though.
Merel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Mantle slips a jab and a cross from Merel.
As Merel backs away, Mantle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

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 Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
Graham Mantle very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BFC Hardcore 6
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mantle misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Mantle misses the jab.#T1#
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses. #T3#
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good jab.#CL#
Mantle moves into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
As Mantle backs off Itzpapalotltotec throws a huge counter combo but Mantle manages to avoid it all.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.#CL#
Mantle closes the distance and pushes Itzpapalotltotec back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
Mantle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Mantle moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mantle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Itzpapalotltotec with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to push Mantle away but Mantle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to force a seperation but Mantle has the dominant position.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mantle darts in and clinches Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a knee to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to stall but Mantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle lands a nice uppercut.
Mantle blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to throw knees to the head but Mantle is blocking nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a knee to the head but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec tries to stall but Mantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to control Mantle's arms but Mantle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Itzpapalotltotec has his back to the cage.
Mantle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Itzpapalotltotec's efforts to push away.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working hard to break the clinch.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to push Mantle away but Mantle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Itzpapalotltotec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mantle's brow. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.#CL#
Itzpapalotltotec gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec. #T4#
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling him.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mantle blocks it with crossed arms.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Mantle pushes Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling the position.
Itzpapalotltotec using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mantle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Mantle misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Mantle drives through and clinches with Itzpapalotltotec against the cage.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working hard to break the clinch.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mantle takes an elbow to the temple.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling the position.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an elbow but it misses.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch but Mantle keeps him there for the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec can't break the clinch.
Mantle avoiding damage as Itzpapalotltotec throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mantle's brow.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free but Mantle has control.
Mantle gets through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itzpapalotltotec can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec breaks from the clinch.
Mantle stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Mantle misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Mantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle connects with a body shot.#CL#
Itzpapalotltotec gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a left to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle is controlling him.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mantle has time to react.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to force a seperation but Mantle has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Itzpapalotltotec working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mantle gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec throws an elbow but misses.
Mantle managing to block the knees to the body from Itzpapalotltotec.
A frustrated look appears on Itzpapalotltotec's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Mantle prevents Itzpapalotltotec from breaking the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle had his way with Pablo Itzpapalotltotec in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mantle swings widly with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle 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.
Jab from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
A big left from Mantle misses.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Mantle avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle is looking to clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Mantle.#T4#
Mantle connects with the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Mantle.
Itzpapalotltotec swats away the attempt to clinch by Mantle.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantle slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Graham Mantle thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mantle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Mantle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle with a hook.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mantle checks it well.
Cranky Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mantle sprawls well. Mantle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
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!#SUB2#
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith won't allow Mantle to sweep him here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantle is on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Mantle is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mantle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mantle controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. #T3#
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantle's back!#SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Mantle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Mantle manages to turn into his guard.
Mantle lands a couple of digs.
Mantle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into side control.
Mantle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Smith looks to move to half guard but instead Mantle has passed into mount! Damn!
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mantle with a couple of short strikes.
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Mantle lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Mantle throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Mantle leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mantle defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mantle 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantle, which made it look bad.
Graham Mantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Mantle.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantle connects with the punch.
Mantle scores with a hook.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantle avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Smith fails with the takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Mantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mantle tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith wants to slow Mantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.
Mantle lands a jab to the head.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mantle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mantle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#T4#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantle, which made it look bad.
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Mantle leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Smith ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle with a jab.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mantle as he jumps to the side.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mantle tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mantle to the ground. Mantle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Mantle lands.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Mantle, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Mantle against the cage but Mantle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mantle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mantle checks it well.
Mantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mantle defends it nicely.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Mantle.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantle avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantle, which made it look bad.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith slips a jab from Mantle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Mantle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Smith ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantle circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Mantle.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Mantle lands a body shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith checks a low kick from Mantle.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Smith moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Smith slips under a jab from Mantle.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mantle.
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #T3#
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantle cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Smith's body.#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Smith looks for a takedown but Mantle sprawls well.
Mantle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle had his way with Cranky Smith in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle lands a jab.
Smith shoots in but Mantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith 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.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith slips a straight right by Mantle.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Mantle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Cranky Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mantle.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Mantle throws a shot to the body.
Mantle 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.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Smith moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mantle's waist but Mantle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Mantle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Mantle scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mantle.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Mantle digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Mantle scores with a body shot.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Smith thows a leg kick but Mantle checks it
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:41
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Graham Mantle thanked © Trap House for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl shoots for a takedown but Mantle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahl to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantle is pulling down on Rahl's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahl, at least for the moment.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mantle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rahl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahl is looking to improve his position.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Rahl wants to control but Mantle is having none of it.
Mantle controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Let's hope that Mantle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rahl can't escape the position.
Rahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahl defending well though.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Rahl is holding on to half guard well.
Rahl has hold of Mantle's hands but Mantle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle prevents Rahl from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Mantle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mantle swivels and escapes.
Mantle catches Rahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rahl quickly recovers to half guard.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head.
Mantle working Rahl over with strikes.
Rahl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mantle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rahl trying to control the position.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Mantle controlling him for the moment.
Rahl is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
Rahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Rahl blocks nicely.
Mantle trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Mantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahl's head.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Mantle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mantle continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl misses with a takedown
letting Mantle counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mantle cracks Rahl with a big right hand but Rahl just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Rahl wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Mantle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mantle happy to just control the position for now.
Rahl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rahl is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rahl stops a takedown attempt from Mantle.
Rahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks Rahl up, before dumping him to the ground. Rahl manages to land in guard.
Mantle 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is continuing to stall.
Rahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl is adopting a defensive guard.
Mantle prevents Rahl from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Mantle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mantle continues to drive forward.
Rahl shoots and misses
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Rahl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mantle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantle is fending him off so far but Rahl persists. Nope, Mantle circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle misses the jab.
Rahl attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mantle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands with a left to the head.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mantle prevents it.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahl backwards. #TD#
Rahl lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Rahl tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl fails with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle lands a jab.#T1#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantle but Mantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice straight punches there by Mantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mantle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahl shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.#TD#
Rahl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantle is trying to defend but Rahl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Mantle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mantle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahl throws a strike but Mantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahl, not yet.
Rahl is pulling down on Mantle's head. It's preventing any offense from Mantle, at least for the moment.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantle postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantle content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Rahl shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Rahl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Mantle. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantle but Mantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Rahl looking to score a takedown here. Mantle is defending well but Rahl drives through and ends up in Mantle's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle has control of Rahl's left arm, preventing Rahl from doing any damage.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mantle.#T1#
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
Mantle controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mantle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Mantle has Rahl pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Mantle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mantle trying to control the position here.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rahl trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Rahl is defending well.
Rahl is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahl avoid being mounted?
Rahl tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg. #T4#
Mantle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mantle is thwarting Rahl's attempts to control the position.
Rahl gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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 Darken Rahl.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Graham Mantle waved his t-shirt featuring © Trap House's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Walters with an uppercut!
Walters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantle circles away.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters with a poor takedown
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Walters has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mantle counters by clinching up.
Walters is trying to pull guard but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mantle to keep the fight standing.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle holds him up against the cage and eventually Walters drops back down to his feet.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Walters fails to pull guard. #T1#
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Mantle.
Walters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mantle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
Mantle prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters looks winded!
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle won't allow it.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mantle.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Mantle is working Walters over against the cage.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Walters jumps guard but Mantle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Walters's head.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
Mantle pushes Walters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Walters is rocked!
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantle finish him?
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle dips a shoulder and cracks Walters with a mighty uppercut! Walters falls back against the cage and Mantle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Walters is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mantle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Case.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Case throws a low kick but Mantle moves out of range easily.
Case is looking to score with low kicks.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Mantle blocks a jab.
Case throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Case tries to keep at a distance but Mantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Case.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Nice body punch from Case.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Mantle tries a body shot but Case blocks it. #T1#
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Case prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
Mantle wants to take the fight to the mat but Case manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Case pushes Mantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Case lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards. #BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mantle. That snapped Case's head back.
Case throws a nice inside leg kick.
Case scores with a nice head shot.
Case misses the body punch
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle checks a low kick from Case.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mantle's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Case. #T2#
Mantle lands with a hook. Case tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Case looks to land a body kick but Mantle moved away.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle scores with a punch to the head.
Case wants to land a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Case manages to avoid it.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Case throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Case manages to avoid it.
Case cracks Mantle with a good jab.#TD#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Mantle looks to land a strike but Case avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Case avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Case trying to control but Mantle postures up.
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Case told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mantle throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely.
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Case wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mantle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mantle is trying to control. Case wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantle throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely.
Mantle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Case!
Case tries to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle cracks Case with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mantle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Case is squirming around, avoiding Mantle's attempts to control the action.
Mantle landing shots from mount.
Mantle landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
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#
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Case in his tracks.
Mantle throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case counters with a body kick.
Case tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Case shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Case throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mantle misses with a straight right.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle moves out of range as Case throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Case lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Mantle rushes Case and presses him up against the cage.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands. #T1#
Case looking to stall.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Mantle working aggressively here. #TD#
Mantle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Case clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mantle misses with punches from the back.
Mantle misses with punches from the back.
Case is keeping busy.
Mantle somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mantle somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mantle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Case. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
What can Case do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mantle keeps control of the position as Case tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle cracks Case with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Case from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Case is covering up but some of the strikes from Mantle are getting through and doing damage.
Case has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mantle is working the ground and pound. Can Case escape?
Will Mantle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mantle biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Case is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mantle has good solid back control here.
Mantle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mantle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantle misses with a punch to the head.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Case prevents Mantle from getting a body triangle.
Mantle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mantle lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Case looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mantle.
Mantle scores with punches to the body.
Mantle struggling to land strikes to the head as Case covers up.
Mantle misses with a punch to the head.
Mantle misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Case will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case throws out a leg kick but Mantle moves out of range and Case only half commits.
A low kick from Case is predictable there
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Case throws a half hearted mid kick.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Case sprawls and moves away.
Case gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Mantle.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Case walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Case throws a body kick that misses.
Mantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Mantle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Case to the ground. Mantle is now in Case's guard.
Mantle trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mantle cracks Case with a solid left hand.
Mantle advances to half guard.
Mantle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Case is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Case on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mantle with the ground and pound but Case uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle postures up in Case's guard and throws a big left but Case blocks it.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Case is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mantle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mantle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mantle 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.
Mantle throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Case seems keen to control Mantle's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.#T4#
Case misses with a kick to the body.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Case jabs at Mantle's body.
Mantle shoots in but Case avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Case throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Mantle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mantle.
Mantle lands a couple of digs.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mantle works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mantle, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle very nearly forgot to thank Convicted Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Cabrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mantle regains guard immediately.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#T1#
Mantle 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.
Cabrera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabrera tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into half guard.
Mantle is pressing down on Cabrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabrera is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Mantle is pressing down on Cabrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabrera is holding on for now.
Mantle prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here. #T3#
Mantle is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mantle rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera looking for a takedown.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mantle after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Mantle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Mantle.
Cabrera is looking for a takedown.
Mantle gets underhooks to prevent Cabrera's takedown attempt.
Cabrera is breathing heavily.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Mantle. #ROC2#
Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Cabrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cabrera! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mantle is unloading with more strikes now! Cabrera drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
During a confident post fight interview, Graham Mantle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Quincy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Mantle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quincy trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Quincy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Mantle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quincy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mantle tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Mantle has his hands on Quincy's head, controlling the position.
Quincy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Quincy drives through and clinches with Mantle against the cage.
Quincy trying to stall but Mantle improves his position.
Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quincy is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Mantle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quincy wants to clinch.#T2#
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Quincy.
Mantle keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Quincy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mantle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Quincy is trying to keep an underhook but Mantle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Quincy is trying to escape back to his feet but Mantle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mantle takes a little break here. Quincy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Mantle decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Quincy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Quincy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quincy defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Quincy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quincy connects with a right hand. Mantle shakes it off.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Quincy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quincy.
Quincy misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mantle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quincy, pushing him back against the cage.
Mantle jumps guard but Quincy stands there with Mantle around his waist. Mantle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mantle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quincy smiles and moves away.
A big left from Quincy misses.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mantle forces Quincy back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Mantle tries to pull guard but Quincy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quincy wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Mantle stalling.
Mantle wants to take the fight to the mat but Quincy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Quincy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quincy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Quincy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Quincy misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Mantle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Quincy darts in and clinches Mantle up against the cage.#TD#
Mantle has Quincy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mantle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quincy tumbling to the mat - Mantle dives into Quincy's guard.
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Quincy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Quincy has managed to clinch.
Mantle trying to control the position but instead, Quincy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantle into the cage.
Quincy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quincy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mantle trying to land knees to the body.
Quincy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Quincy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quincy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quincy throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Rory Quincy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quincy wants to clinch up but Mantle keeps it at a distance.
Quincy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Quincy closes the distance and pushes Mantle back into the cage.
Mantle tries to land knees in the clinch but Quincy avoids the damage to the body.
Quincy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Quincy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quincy walks away with a smile on his face. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mantle shoots in and gets a takedown into Quincy's guard.
Quincy is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Mantle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mantle throws some wild stikes that Quincy manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Mantle content just to control the position here.
Mantle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy is trying to escape the mount.
Quincy tries to lock up and control but Mantle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mantle controlling from the full mount.
Mantle punching from mount but Quincy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mantle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quincy tries to improve his position but instead Mantle has taken his back!
Quincy tries to escape but Mantle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mantle controlling from the back.
Mantle misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Quincy fending off the submission attempt from Mantle. #T4#
Quincy is in bad spot here.
Quincy is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mantle controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Quincy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Quincy sprawls well.
Quincy is looking for the big counter here.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mantle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Quincy tries to clinch up.
Mantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quincy is out of range and Mantle settles back down. #CL2#
Quincy clinches.
Rory Quincy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Quincy to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Mantle pulls guard effortlessly.
Mantle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quincy is controlling him. #SUB#
Mantle is looking for a triangle but Quincy pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Mantle managing to control the position.
Quincy throws an elbow that misses. Mantle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quincy's guard. Nice move by Mantle!#REVR#
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Mantle stands up from Quincy's guard - Mantle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mantle looks to land a combination but Quincy avoids it well.
Mantle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quincy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Quincy circles away easily
and Quincy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mantle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quincy, pushing him back against the cage.
Quincy misses with a body punch.
Quincy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle wants to stall. #T3#
Quincy wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Quincy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quincy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle stalling in the clinch.
Quincy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quincy.
Quincy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quincy tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it. #TD#
Mantle drags the fight down to the ground.
Mantle is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mantle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Mantle is trying to control the position but Quincy postures up.
Quincy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quincy is looking to advance position but Mantle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mantle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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 Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Mantle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Mantle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hashim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mantle's guard! Nice work there by Hashim!
Hashim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hashim dives into side control.
Hashim in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hashim advances to mount. #SUB#
Hashim has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mantle is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Hashim!
After winning the bout, Hamza Hashim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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