Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Thighpunch has knocked Mandinos down with a huge combo! Thighpunch steps away and waves a wobbly Mandinos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Thighpunch blocks a jab.
Mandinos is still on wobbly legs! Can Thighpunch finish him?
Mandinos misses with a right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a huge left! Mandinos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thighpunch isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mandinos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thighpunch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 112
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Mandinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel Ii is looking to counter punch.
Mandinos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Steel Ii does no damage.
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandinos.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Mandinos moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mandinos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Ii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Steel Ii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mandinos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandinos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Steel Ii moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mandinos jumps into guard, dragging Steel Ii to the mat. #T1#
Steel Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mandinos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Ii is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Ii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mandinos's guard.
Mandinos wants to sweep here but Steel Ii controlling him for the moment.
Steel Ii content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandinos looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandinos, not yet.
Mandinos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steel Ii digs a good body shot into Mandinos's ribs.#CL2#
Mandinos rushes Steel Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Mandinos.
Steel Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel Ii misses with some punches. #T3#
Steel Ii pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandinos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mandinos or not.
Steel Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Mandinos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel Ii clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Steel Ii staying busy and making it hard for Mandinos to control.
Well, with Mandinos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Steel Ii is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Steel Ii looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Mandinos controlling the position well here. Steel Ii rolled but Mandinos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Steel Ii staying busy and making it hard for Mandinos to control.
Steel Ii surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Steel Ii trying to control the hands but Mandinos breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Steel Ii has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mandinos has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Steel Ii taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mandinos doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 104
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Rurikovich throws a nice looking combination but Mandinos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rurikovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Rurikovich pushes Mandinos up against the cage in a clinch.
Rurikovich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rurikovich fails to land.
Rurikovich lands an elbow that stopped Mandinos in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Rurikovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rurikovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandinos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rurikovich walks away with a smile on his face. Mandinos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rurikovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rurikovich takes a swing at Mandinos's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rurikovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mandinos is trying to drag Rurikovich to the mat but Rurikovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurikovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandinos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Rurikovich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mandinos's defenses.
Our sources have told us that Rurikovich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rurikovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rurikovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Rurikovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rurikovich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Mandinos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Rurikovich is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rurikovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Mandinos.
Mandinos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rurikovich's head. #T2##SUB2#
Mandinos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rurikovich is just riding it out for now. Mandinos eventually gives up the hold.
Mandinos throwing shots but Rurikovich is blocking nicely.
Mandinos looks to land a strike but Rurikovich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurikovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurikovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurikovich! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandinos is looking to regain half guard here but Rurikovich keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Rurikovich happy to just control the position for now.
Rurikovich working away.
Mandinos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rurikovich's best efforts.
Rurikovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurikovich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rurikovich is looking to advance position but Mandinos won't allow it.
Mandinos trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.
Rurikovich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurikovich pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Rurikovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kahdi Mandinos'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#
Mandinos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mandinos 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rurikovich.
An inside leg kick lands from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mandinos.
Rurikovich wants to clinch but Mandinos slips to the side#TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mandinos is just content to waste time from the top position. Rurikovich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rurikovich 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.
Mandinos with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Rurikovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mandinos looking to sit in guard and control but Rurikovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mandinos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Mandinos wants to sweep here but Rurikovich controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurikovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mandinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mandinos has his foot on Rurikovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rurikovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Rurikovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandinos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rurikovich 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.
Mandinos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mandinos can't keep his opponent in guard - Rurikovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurikovich pulls his head out easily.
Mandinos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Rurikovich 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. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.
Mandinos is looking for a sweep. Rurikovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rurikovich is taking a breather. Mandinos 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rurikovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandinos.
Vladimir Rurikovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mandinos misses with a head kick.
Mandinos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rurikovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
A jab from Rurikovich finds it's way through Mandinos's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Kahdi Mandinos's cut even more.
Rurikovich lands a big head kick that sends Mandinos to the canvas! Rurikovich follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Rurikovich!
Vladimir Rurikovich took some time post fight to say the following; 'I challenge Andy Down come up here and suck my cock right now. C'mon big boy, we all know it won't be your first.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Maximus Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Mandinos off balance momentarily.
Maximus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.#KD2#
Mandinos drops Maximus Jr with a left and a right! Oh, Maximus Jr is hurt - Mandinos dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Maximus Jr is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandinos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Oh Maximus Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Maximus Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Mandinos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mandinos trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mandinos advances to half guard.
Mandinos prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus Jr defends it well.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Mandinos keeps him under control.#T1#
Maximus Jr wants to control but Mandinos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mandinos is looking to stall here but Maximus Jr recovers full guard.
Mandinos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximus Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mandinos throws an elbow that misses. Maximus Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mandinos's guard. Nice move by Maximus Jr!#REVR#
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Maximus Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Mandinos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Maximus Jr postures up. #T3#
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Mandinos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandinos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximus Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Mandinos has his hands on Maximus Jr's head, controlling the position.
Mandinos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maximus Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#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.
Maximus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandinos on the side of the head.
Maximus Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandinos back to the cage. Maximus Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus Jr.#CL2#
Mandinos clinches. #TD2#
Mandinos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maximus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandinos is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr looking to control.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
Maximus Jr is controlling Mandinos's posture.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
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 Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maximus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandinos moves away.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.
Mandinos wants to clinch up but Maximus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Mandinos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximus Jr thows a leg kick but Mandinos checks it #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandinos.
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mandinos throwing strikes from guard but Maximus Jr blocks nicely.
Mandinos scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandinos throws a strike but Maximus Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Maximus Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mandinos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maximus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mandinos is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Mandinos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Maximus Jr stays in close to Mandinos's body and controls the position.
Mandinos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mandinos is fighting to break Maximus Jr's control of his arms but Maximus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kahdi Mandinos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandinos trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr controls Mandinos momentarily but Mandinos frees himself.
Maximus Jr is really struggling to control Mandinos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mandinos tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus Jr is retaining full guard.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mandinos's guard. #REVR##T3#
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Maximus Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mandinos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mandinos's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximus Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Mandinos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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 Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandinos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maximus Jr defends it nicely.
Maximus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mandinos throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maximus Jr misses with a body kick.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandinos. #T1#
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandinos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Maximus Jr moves into the clinch.
Maximus Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandinos up against the cage.
Maximus Jr misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Maximus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandinos. #CL#
Maximus Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mandinos.
Mandinos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahdi Mandinos.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage. #TD2#
Mandinos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Mandinos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maximus Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Mandinos wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Mandinos laying and praying for a moment but Maximus Jr takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mandinos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maximus Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mandinos has Maximus Jr in his guard.#REVR#
Mandinos working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Maximus Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Maximus Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maximus Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximus Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mandinos tries to clinch up but Maximus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandinos moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus Jr. No joy for Mandinos on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus Jr. That's going to slow Mandinos down. #T4#
Mandinos drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandinos ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus Jr. #CL#
Maximus Jr forces Mandinos back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maximus Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandinos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus Jr's elbow.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage.
Mandinos scores with a shoulder strike.
Maximus Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mandinos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximus Jr, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bari.
Bari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandinos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bari counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Bari looks for the body kick but Mandinos saw that one coming.
Mandinos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bari.
Bari appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bari throws a sloppy head kick and Mandinos moves out of range easily.
Bari throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range.
Mandinos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bari defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos misses with a left hand
and Bari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bari pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mandinos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mandinos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bari connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandinos moves out of range of the body kick from Bari. #KD#
Bari drops Mandinos with a beautiful combination! Mandinos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bari is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bari fakes the body blow, causing Mandinos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mandinos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadr Bari!
After the fight, Hadr Bari 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mandinos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hamada is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mandinos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos stops Hamada from standing up.
Mandinos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamada's head.
Hamada keeping full guard, as Mandinos tries to pass.
Mandinos forces his way into half guard.
Mandinos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mandinos wants to free his trapped foot but Hamada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hamada is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Mandinos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mandinos. #T1#
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Hamada is working away.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Hamada is looking to improve his position.
Mandinos wants to take a breather but Hamada is having none of it.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mandinos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamada is just riding it out for now. Mandinos eventually gives up the hold.
Hamada is not content to let Mandinos control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mandinos lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandinos is looking to take a break and control but Hamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandinos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hamada!
Mandinos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hamada wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hamada can't escape the position.
Mandinos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mandinos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamada is looking to escape.
Hamada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mandinos trying to control but Hamada is having none of it.
Mandinos landing punches.
Mandinos raining down shots from the mount!
Mandinos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mandinos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mandinos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Hamada that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Hamada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Hamada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Mandinos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hamada is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hamada flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mandinos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hamada and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mandinos slips an arm under Hamada chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mandinos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mandinos is squeezing on Hamada like an anaconda would it's prey. Hamada fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Mandinos looks to land a right hand but Steel Ii moved out of range.
Steel Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel Ii scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Steel Ii gets tackled into the cage by Mandinos. Mandinos maintains the clinch. #BC#
Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandinos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandinos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandinos moves forwards but Steel Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Steel Ii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandinos working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Steel Ii looking to pass the guard.
Steel Ii wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Steel Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mandinos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Ii uses it to pass to side control.
Steel Ii is looking to take a break and control but Mandinos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mandinos tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mandinos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steel Ii.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Ii working away.
Steel Ii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mandinos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Ii trying to control from half guard but Mandinos is working away.
Steel Ii prevents Mandinos from improving his position.
Mandinos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mandinos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mandinos trying to control but Steel Ii postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mandinos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mandinos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Ii connects with a high kick.
Mandinos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steel Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandinos on the side of the head.
Steel Ii connects with the punch.
Steel Ii lands with a nice combination. Mandinos backs away looking to recover.
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandinos wants to clinch
and Steel Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Mandinos is rocked!#T4#
Steel Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandinos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Steel Ii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Mandinos drives through and clinches with Steel Ii against the cage.
Steel Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel Ii.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel Ii. #CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Steel Ii misses with an elbow strike.
Mandinos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mandinos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kahdi Mandinos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Steel Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Ii fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel Ii is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Ii wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Steel Ii keeps moving.
Mandinos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Mandinos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Ii wants to stand but Mandinos is controlling the position.
Mandinos looking to pass the guard.
Mandinos stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
Steel Ii trying to control the position.
Steel Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Mandinos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but Steel Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mandinos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Ii is looking for a sweep. Mandinos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Steel Ii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mandinos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Mandinos 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.
Alex Steel Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Ii controlling the position.
Steel Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos looking to pass the guard.
Mandinos landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mandinos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Ii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Steel Ii from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Ii with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel Ii with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mandinos working a defensive guard but Steel Ii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mandinos tries to buck Steel Ii off but Steel Ii is having none of it.
Mandinos seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Ii dominates the positioning.
Mandinos wants to control but Steel Ii postures up.
Mandinos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandinos sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kahdi Mandinos's cut.
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#
Nice shot lands for Steel Ii.#CL2#
Mandinos takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel Ii is struggling to control the position.
Mandinos is trying to push Steel Ii away but Steel Ii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Steel Ii breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos throws a jab when Steel Ii was well out of range.
Steel Ii lands with a kick to the temple. Mandinos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Steel Ii misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mandinos or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel Ii, which made it look bad. #T1#
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mandinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Steel Ii tenderised Mandinos's leg. Mandinos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alex Steel Ii is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Steel Ii clinches with his opponent.
Steel Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandinos controls his hands.
Mandinos takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Mandinos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mandinos preventing the sweep.
Steel Ii pulls Mandinos in to control the position.
Mandinos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandinos advances position into side control!
Steel Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mandinos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Mandinos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii prevents Mandinos from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Mandinos tries for a kimura but Steel Ii is defending well.
Mandinos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel Ii down.
Steel Ii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel Ii is not content to let Mandinos control the position.
Steel Ii gets back to full guard.
Mandinos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Mandinos tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Ii is retaining full guard. #T3#
Steel Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mandinos pushing down on Steel Ii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Ii is looking for a sweep. Mandinos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mandinos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Ii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Ii is looking to control Mandinos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Ii avoid being mounted?
Steel Ii manages to get to full guard.
Mandinos trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Steel Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Mandinos is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Steel Ii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mandinos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Steel Ii missing with a left hand there. Mandinos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandinos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Mandinos seems unphased.
Mandinos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Mandinos moves out of range easily.
Mandinos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandinos throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Mandinos backing up. Mandinos nods at Steel Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alex Steel Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Mandinos off the cage and back into range.
Steel Ii tests Mandinos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahdi Mandinos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandinos lunges at Steel Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Ii's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Steel Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel Ii, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Ii!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Mandinos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a single leg into guard. Maximus Jr didn't expect that.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mandinos is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximus Jr.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for a triangle but Mandinos pushes his legs off easily.
Mandinos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Mandinos postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus Jr's brow.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Mandinos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mandinos stands and throws Maximus Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mandinos wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Mandinos trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mandinos trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos working away.
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mandinos's best efforts.
Maximus Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at whitey's gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mandinos wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus Jr defends it well.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Mandinos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandinos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mandinos working some strikes from top position.
Mandinos is pushing down on Maximus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandinos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandinos tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maximus Jr is looking to clinch but Mandinos is avoiding it.
Mandinos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandinos feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandinos is just out of range.
Mandinos lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Mandinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maximus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Mandinos misses with a looping right.
Mandinos throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Mandinos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandinos's head.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandinos has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mandinos eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
Maximus Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandinos is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?#T2#
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mandinos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus Jr tries to bum rush Mandinos with a series of wild strikes but Mandinos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandinos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandinos blocks a head kick by Maximus Jr.
Mandinos tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandinos seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandinos with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahdi Mandinos.
Mandinos misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandinos.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandinos. Mandinos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Maximus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maximus Jr lands with a good body shot.
Mandinos misses with an uppercut.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Mandinos misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandinos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus Jr.
Mandinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandinos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Maximus Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus Jr.#T4#
Maximus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Mandinos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandinos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maximus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandinos.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Mandinos throws out a counter right but Maximus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Jr works Mandinos's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandinos moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mandinos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab.
And Mandinos tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandinos moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Mandinos's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandinos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.
Mandinos walks straight into a right hand from Maximus Jr - that's dropped him! Maximus Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mandinos from any more punishment! Mandinos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos throws out a loose jab but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Fuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mandinos is trying to defend but Fuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mandinos tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mandinos is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mandinos avoid being mounted?
Fuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Mandinos actively working from the bottom here.
Fuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos won't allow Fuller to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura but Mandinos is defending well.
Mandinos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Mandinos. #T1#
Mandinos moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mandinos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandinos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuller 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.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandinos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Mandinos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuller works over Mandinos with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Mandinos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuller is aware though and is defending well.
Mandinos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fuller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mandinos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a triangle but Fuller pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mandinos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller is working Mandinos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuller working some strikes from top position.
Mandinos trying to control the position.
Mandinos is adopting a defensive guard.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Mandinos working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
Fuller wanted to stand there but Mandinos had control of the position. #SUB2#
Fuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuller chips away with some ground and pound.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuller trying to control but Mandinos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuller passes into side control.
Mandinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with a big elbow.
Fuller working the ground and pound.
Mandinos is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mandinos is trying to control Fuller's posture but Fuller avoids it.
Mandinos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fuller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mandinos to see if he's OK.
Mandinos struggling a bit here.
Mandinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller wants to stand but Mandinos is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mandinos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Fuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mandinos struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Fuller.
Mandinos lands a really nice looking cross but Fuller seems unphased.
Fuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller ducks under a wild hook from Mandinos.
Kahdi Mandinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Mandinos's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Mandinos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller swings for the body but Mandinos moves out of range.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandinos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Mandinos looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
Fuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandinos lands a jab to the head.
Fuller tries to bum rush Mandinos with a series of wild strikes but Mandinos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with an open hand slap.
A big left from Mandinos misses.
Mandinos throws a big shot that misses.
Mandinos slips under a jab from Fuller.
Fuller scores with a hook.
Mandinos moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
Fuller with a nice cross.
Mandinos tries to clinch up.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuller swings widly with a right hand
and Mandinos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Fuller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mandinos wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandinos misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuller is thwarting Mandinos's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Mandinos lands a couple of sideways elbows.
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. Fuller connects with a nice short shot to Mandinos's temple.
Mandinos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mandinos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuller's back!
Mandinos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mandinos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fuller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mandinos doesn't have the hooks in and Fuller manages to turn into his guard.
Mandinos looking to control. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.#SUB2#
Mandinos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Fuller is working Mandinos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mandinos being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandinos keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mandinos working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mandinos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuller throws a right hand that misses
and Mandinos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuller throws a hook but Mandinos blocks it.
Nice shot by Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice looking body kick.
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandinos under the eye.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandinos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fuller lands a two punch combo.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Mandinos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandinos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuller looks to land a right hand but Mandinos moved out of range.
Mandinos with the counter takedown but Fuller avoids it easily.#TD#
Fuller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mandinos's guard.#T1#
Fuller looking to pass the guard.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Fuller postures up.
Mandinos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fuller slips nicely into half guard.
Fuller is thwarting Mandinos's attempts to control the position.
Fuller winds up and cracks Mandinos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mandinos is trying to control but can't.
Mandinos is controlling Fuller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mandinos is looking to get back to full guard here but Fuller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mandinos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mandinos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
John Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuller in particular looking to stall.
Fuller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mandinos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mandinos is looking to improve his position.
Fuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mandinos gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mandinos keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandinos working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Mandinos looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandinos, not yet. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Mandinos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Mandinos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fuller 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##SUB#
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mandinos sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Mandinos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mandinos trying to control here.
Mandinos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fuller lands a nice short elbow.
Fuller works his way into side control.
Mandinos can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with a big elbow.
Fuller taking a breather here.
Fuller working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costune throws the left hand but Mandinos avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Mandinos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costune looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costune throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Costune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costune throws a series of punches but Mandinos avoids them all with ease.
Mandinos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Costune thows a leg kick but Mandinos checks it #TD#
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Mandinos with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES2#
Costune has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mandinos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Costune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandinos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandinos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kahdi Mandinos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costune.
Mandinos moves in looking to clinch but Costune pushes him off.
Costune scores with a one two! Mandinos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandinos is defended easily by Costune.
Costune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costune.#CUT2#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.#T2#
Costune is pawing at Mandinos, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Mandinos's nose. Mandinos is badly hurt! Costune pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Mandinos tries desperately to hold on but Costune is relentless in his assault! As Mandinos receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Costune away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Costune!
DJ Costune made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Marchionni stuns Mandinos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchionni cracks Mandinos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marchionni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marchionni works the jab nicely.
Marchionni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marchionni throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range.
It looked like Mandinos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marchionni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandinos at a distance.
Marchionni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mandinos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marchionni lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Mandinos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mandinos keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Mandinos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marchionni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Marchionni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandinos was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchionni.
Mandinos is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Marchionni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Marchionni there.
Mandinos checks a leg kick.
Marchionni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandinos under the eye.
Pietro Marchionni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchionni punishes Mandinos's body with a nice straight punch.
Marchionni misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandinos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Marchionni. That snapped Mandinos's head back.
Marchionni lands with a kick to the temple. Mandinos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mandinos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandinos throwing a counter right hand but Marchionni manages to avoid it.
Marchionni takes a swing at Mandinos's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Marchionni clobbers Mandinos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marchionni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marchionni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marchionni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandinos misses the target.
Marchionni works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Marchionni. Beautiful body shot.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Marchionni.
Mandinos is looking to counter punch.
Marchionni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Marchionni stuns Mandinos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchionni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandinos rather than just go for the knockout.
Marchionni lands a nice looking body shot.
Marchionni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pietro Marchionni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandinos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marchionni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mandinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marchionni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marchionni scores with a body shot.
Mandinos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marchionni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandinos manages to avoid it.
Mandinos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Marchionni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandinos on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandinos.
A little feinted left hand from Mandinos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marchionni cracks Mandinos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marchionni throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Marchionni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mandinos doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Mandinos is rocked!
Marchionni scores with a body shot.
Oh Mandinos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mandinos gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marchionni gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mandinos is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandinos there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Barbosa cracks Mandinos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Barbosa lands.#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Barbosa engages and cracks Mandinos with a massive lead left hook - Mandinos tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Barbosa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Mandinos gets tackled into the cage by Loria. Loria maintains the clinch.
Loria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandinos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mandinos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loria lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loria.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Loria lands with a right to the head.
Loria lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandinos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandinos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Loria looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loria throws an elbow but misses.
Mandinos takes a shot to the head.
Mandinos tries for a takedown but Loria manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Mandinos wants the takedown. Loria is fighting it off but Mandinos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Loria's guard against the cage.
Loria has momentary wrist control but Mandinos slips an elbow through the middle.
Loria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mandinos looking to sit in guard and control but Loria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Loria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mandinos pulls Loria in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Mandinos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loria defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Loria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loria wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mandinos pushes a forearm under Loria's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Loria is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1##CL#
Mandinos tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. #BC2#
Mandinos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jones pushes Mandinos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a body shot from Mandinos.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Mandinos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones cracks Mandinos with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Mandinos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mandinos prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones gets through Mandinos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mandinos backwards. #KD#
Jones drops Mandinos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mandinos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones cracks Mandinos with a nice body shot.
Mandinos is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Mandinos looks winded!
Jones throws a big uppercut that drops Mandinos! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mandinos lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Nikonov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikonov won't be happy with that.
Mandinos trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov wants to control but Mandinos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos advances nicely into full mount.
Mandinos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mandinos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Mandinos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikonov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mandinos. #SUB#
Mandinos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nikonov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nikonov and Mandinos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Mandinos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nikonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mandinos's guard! Nice work there by Nikonov!
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Mandinos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Nikonov 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.
Nikonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mandinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nikonov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nikonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikonov, not yet.
Mandinos postures up.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandinos works over Nikonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully.
Nikonov 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.
Mandinos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Nikonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mandinos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Nikonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandinos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikonov is staying active underneath Mandinos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mandinos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos wants to free his trapped foot but Nikonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Nikonov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nikonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.#TD2#
Nikonov dives in and scores a takedown into Mandinos's guard.
Nikonov trying to control but Mandinos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov 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. #T1#
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mandinos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nikonov throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range. #TD2#
Nikonov feints and as Mandinos raises his hands in defense, Nikonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mandinos trying to keep a closed guard but Nikonov is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Nikonov passes Mandinos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mandinos moves into full guard.
Nikonov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikonov stalling away here and it's allowed Mandinos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mandinos has his foot on Nikonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikonov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nikonov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mandinos has locked up a guillotine! Mandinos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nikonov is holding on here and Mandinos must be using up a lot of energy. Nikonov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mandinos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Fuller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mandinos distracts Fuller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mandinos trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandinos stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
Mandinos 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.
Mandinos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Mandinos has passed into half guard.
Fuller gets full guard.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment.
Mandinos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mandinos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fuller looking to control.
Mandinos postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow. #T2##SUB2#
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandinos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mandinos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Mandinos is pushing down on Fuller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuller is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandinos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuller is pressing down on Mandinos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Fuller has his foot on Mandinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandinos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fuller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mandinos connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandinos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandinos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandinos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a triangle but Mandinos pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mandinos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Mandinos sits in half guard.
Mandinos is pressing down on Fuller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuller is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandinos winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kahdi Mandinos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandinos attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
A cross from Fuller lands.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandinos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuller!
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Mandinos with an uppercut!
Mandinos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kahdi Mandinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mandinos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller digs a good body shot into Mandinos's ribs.#T1#
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandinos feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuller duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Fuller lunges at Mandinos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandinos's hand.
Fuller misses with an uppercut.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mandinos's shoulder, as Mandinos tries to avoid the shot.
Mandinos feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body. Mandinos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Fuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
John Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller passes into half guard.
Mandinos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Fuller throws a strike but Mandinos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller stands up over Mandinos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandinos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mandinos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fuller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mandinos's body to avoid the submission. Mandinos has instead reached around Fuller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mandinos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marchionni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandinos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchionni is in Mandinos's guard.
Marchionni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchionni landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandinos managing to control the position.
Marchionni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marchionni won't allow Mandinos to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchionni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mandinos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mandinos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Marchionni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchionni tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Mandinos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchionni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mandinos has managed to get both his arms back between Marchionni's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Marchionni has his foot on Mandinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandinos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mandinos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mandinos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mandinos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marchionni is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionni is trying to control Mandinos's posture but Mandinos avoids it. #T2#
Mandinos throws a strike aimed at the side of Marchionni's head but Marchionni avoids it well.
Marchionni is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni prevents Mandinos from improving position.
Mandinos works to advance to full mount. Marchionni defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marchionni wants to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
Marchionni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionni is working hard here to advance position.
Marchionni tries to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away. #T3#
Marchionni is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A nice elbow there by Mandinos.
Marchionni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mandinos with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni wants to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
Mandinos with a couple of short strikes.
Marchionni is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Mandinos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marchionni is surviving well by controlling Mandinos's body position as best he can. #T4#
Marchionni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mandinos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marchionni hang on?
Marchionni tries to lock up and control but Mandinos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mandinos landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos breaks from Marchionni's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Marchionni is rocked!
Mandinos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marchionni looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Marchionni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marchionni misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Marchionni is in trouble here! Mandinos pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Mandinos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mandinos trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mandinos is keeping the position.
Diaz stays in close to Mandinos's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Mandinos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Mandinos stops Diaz from passing to mount.
Mandinos gets back to half guard.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mandinos for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diaz misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Mandinos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mandinos has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Mandinos postures up. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandinos works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mandinos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mandinos is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mandinos! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mandinos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Diego Diaz thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka throws a low kick but Mandinos moves out of range easily. #TD#
Marka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mandinos regains half guard.
Marka looks to land a strike but Mandinos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marka throwing strikes but missing.
Mandinos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marka.
Marka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mandinos on the ground.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
Marka lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
Marka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Marka lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Mandinos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mandinos has tightened it up now! Marka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dame throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Mandinos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandinos moves away.
Dame swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dame!
Mandinos advances nicely into full mount.
Dame is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mandinos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dame to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dame shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos trying to control but Dame is having none of it.
Dame is trying to stand up.#T1#
Mandinos wants to control the pace but Dame is squirming around nicely.
Dame can't escape the position.
Mandinos trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dame is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Mandinos has isolated one of Dame's arms. Dame looking to fight him off but Mandinos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a single leg into guard. Saber didn't expect that. #SUB#
Saber working for submissions but it's allowed Mandinos to get to half guard.
Mandinos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working for a kimura but Saber is defending it quite comfortably.
Saber is refusing to be controlled, as Mandinos sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Mandinos is trying to control. Saber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandinos trying to mount his opponent but Saber defends it.
Saber trying to get back to full guard but Mandinos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mandinos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Mandinos has a good base and remains in mount.
Saber is squirming around, avoiding Mandinos's attempts to control the action.
Saber is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mandinos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saber shrugs it off.
Saber is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking to isolate an arm here. Saber doesn't see it coming and as Mandinos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mandinos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
MacCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mandinos!
MacCarthy working the body and head with strikes.
Mandinos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mandinos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mandinos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Mandinos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mandinos prevents MacCarthy from improving his position.#T1#
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
MacCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Mandinos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacCarthy keeping hold of Mandinos's head, controlling as best he can.
MacCarthy is not content to let Mandinos control the position.#SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be working for a kimura but MacCarthy defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacCarthy trying to get back to full guard but Mandinos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
MacCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Mandinos has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Mandinos has control of MacCarthy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacCarthy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacCarthy is looking to improve his position but Mandinos isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandinos controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2#
MacCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mandinos.
MacCarthy tries to lock up and control but Mandinos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mandinos wants to control the pace but MacCarthy is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacCarthy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacCarthy!
MacCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandinos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacCarthy. #T4#
Mandinos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacCarthy distracts Mandinos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Mandinos.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Mandinos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacCarthy lands a couple of digs.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
MacCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
MacCarthy cracks Mandinos with a solid left hand.
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
MacCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
MacCarthy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
MacCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos keeping full guard, as MacCarthy tries to pass.
MacCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandinos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy scoring with punches from side control.
Mandinos wants to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Sean MacCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacCarthy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mandinos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MacCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mandinos can't do much from the bottom here.
MacCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
MacCarthy scoring with punches and elbows.
MacCarthy with the ground and pound but Mandinos regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
MacCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandinos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacCarthy.
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacCarthy 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.
MacCarthy working Mandinos over with strikes. #ROC#
Mandinos is rocked!
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
Mandinos is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandinos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
MacCarthy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mandinos! More strikes land and this one is all over! MacCarthy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
Sean MacCarthy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
Caldwell has closed the distance and engaged Mandinos in a clinch.
Mandinos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caldwell smiles and moves away.
Caldwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Mandinos moves out of range easily.
Caldwell misses with a two punch combination.
Mandinos feints the counter takedown.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mandinos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos slips a jab and a cross from Caldwell.
Mandinos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Caldwell defends it well.
Caldwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandinos dodges the punch combination from Caldwell.
Mandinos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Caldwell defends it well.#T1##CL#
Caldwell rushes Mandinos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Caldwell is trying to force a seperation but Mandinos has the dominant position.
Caldwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mandinos has him pressed against the cage.
Mandinos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caldwell gets underhooks to prevent Mandinos's takedown attempt.
Jake Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahdi Mandinos.
Caldwell is pressed up against the cage. Mandinos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Caldwell down to the mat. Caldwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Caldwell gets a clinch. #T2#
Mandinos looking for a takedown. #BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Caldwell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mandinos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caldwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mandinos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Caldwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mandinos has tightened it up now! Caldwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: SMASH: Snow vs Solo
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Mandinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mandinos dodges the ground and pound from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mandinos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mandinos is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mandinos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mandinos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Mandinos.#T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mandinos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mandinos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Smith manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mandinos is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Smith has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Mandinos is in a lot of trouble! Smith is straining to finish and he's done it! Mandinos taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Smith!

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