Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands a glancing blow to the side of McConnell's head.
Mandiang misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
McConnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
McConnell blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
McConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Mandiang throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Mandiang throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy right hand. McConnell should have avoided that one.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.#KD#
Mandiang drops McConnell with a beautiful combination! McConnell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mandiang is looking for the KO!#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
McConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that McConnell sees coming a mile off.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mandiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
A nice side step and McConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang cracks McConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
McConnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McConnell to the canvas! McConnell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mandiang keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.

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

#R1#
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.#TD2#
Chai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mandiang pushes Chai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Mandiang's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandiang is retaining full guard.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandiang has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandiang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him.
Chai throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai throws a strike but Mandiang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chai wants to stand and escape but Mandiang is having none of it.
Mandiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandiang wants to get up but he can't break Chai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mandiang controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Mandiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Mandiang takes one on the button.#T3#
Mandiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Chai misses with a hook.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Chai and Mandiang goes tumbling to the canvas! Chai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chai scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Mandiang is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mandiang pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandiang's head.
Mandiang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Mandiang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Mandiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Mandiang seems to have got his legs back now.
Mandiang is trying to stand.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandiang's head. #ES#
Mandiang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chai staying out of range there.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jeez, Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mandiang jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Chai staying out of range there.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Presley Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang lands a jab.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Mandiang and move into the clinch position.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Chai.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Chai gets through Mandiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Mandiang tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
Mandiang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mandiang defending well though.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Chai.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Presley Chai!
After winning the bout, Presley Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Mandiang throws a sloppy body shot
and Custer counters with a leg kick.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandiang misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Custer's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mandiang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Custer's head.
Mandiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Custer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Custer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Custer.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Mandiang takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Custer avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Custer is looking to counter punch.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily. #CL#
Custer has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Custer throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Custer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Custer blocks a head kick by Mandiang. #CL#
Custer closes the distance and clinches.
Custer tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer misses with the head strike.
A short left from Custer.
Mandiang has had enough of the clinch but Custer keeps him there for the moment.
Custer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Custer. Custer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Custer didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Custer moves out of range.
Custer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Custer with a hook.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Custer counters with a crisp one two that drops Mandiang! Custer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mandiang to his feet! Mandiang is in big trouble!
A left lands for Mandiang.
No joy there for Mandiang, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Custer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Custer defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Custer lands a big head kick that sends Mandiang tumbling to the mat! Custer takes a step backwards and waves Mandiang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mandiang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Custer counters with an outside leg kick.
Mandiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Mandiang looks winded!
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily. #CL#
Custer has closed the distance and engaged Mandiang in a clinch.
Mandiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Custer.
Custer tries a body shot but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Custer.
Mandiang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Custer has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Custer prevents Mandiang from breaking the clinch.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Mandiang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Custer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandiang working hard to break the clinch.
Custer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Custer lands with a left to the head.
Mandiang tries to land a knee to the head but Custer blocks with his arms.
Custer keeps control of Mandiang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Custer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mandiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Custer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Custer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mandiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Custer on the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Custer moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Mandiang.
Mandiang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Custer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Custer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Custer misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Custer clobbers Mandiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.#T1#
Custer throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely.
Mandiang misses with a combination
and Custer counters with a low kick, right behind Mandiang 's knee.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Custer moves out of range.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer scores with a hook to the body. Mandiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandiang lands with a cross.
Mandiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Custer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Custer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
Mandiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Custer to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Custer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang is trying to break free.
Custer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custer. #BC#
Custer breaks the clinch.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Custer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mandiang.
A lazy left from Custer finds it's target.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Custer counters with a stiff right hand.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.#T3#
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Custer counters with a thumping low kick.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
As Mandiang backs away, Custer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Custer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Custer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mandiang.
Custer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Custer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Custer throws a series of punches but Mandiang moves out of range.
Custer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Custer counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Mandiang misses
and Custer counters with a stiff right hand.
Custer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer lands a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Custer!
A very excited looking Jesse Custer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang slips a jab from Takeda.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Takeda takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandiang but Mandiang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeda with a jab.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Mandiang circles away easily
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Mandiang. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Takeda tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Takeda tries to clinch there but Mandiang circles away.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks Takeda with an uppercut!
Takeda cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda with a poor takedown
and Mandiang counters with a left to the body.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
Takeda misses with a hook.
Takeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to avoid it but Takeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandiang to the ground. Mandiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Takeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda with a nice cross.
Mandiang misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takeda lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Mandiang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Takeda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Mandiang can't break the clinch.
Takeda working aggressively here.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Mandiang wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
Mandiang scores with a head kick. Takeda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandiang as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takeda lands with a good body shot.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body. Takeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a shot to the body
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeda moves out of range of the body kick from Mandiang.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Mandiang lands a jab.
Takeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandiang's waist but Mandiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeda off to one side.
Takeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandiang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Mandiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Takeda moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.#T4#
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Mandiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandiang to the mat! Mandiang manages to get full guard.
Takeda is fighting to break Mandiang's control of his arms but Mandiang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Mandiang blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeda throws a strike but Mandiang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mandiang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mandiang counters with a nice body shot.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Takeda finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
Takeda lunges at Mandiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandiang's hand.
Takeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Takeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mandiang wants to break free but Takeda has control.
Mandiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mandiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely. #CL2#
Takeda forces Mandiang back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Mandiang is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeda has double underhooks.
Mandiang is trying to push Takeda away but Takeda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Takeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Takeda working the ground and pound but Mandiang is defending the strikes.
Takeda working the strikes but Mandiang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Mandiang is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Takeda.
Takeda stops Mandiang from getting back to his feet.
Takeda misses with a head shot. Mandiang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandiang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandiang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Takeda stands up over Mandiang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Mandiang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandiang defends well.#SUB2#
Takeda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mandiang escapes and throws Takeda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Mandiang keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU#
Mandiang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mandiang defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang avoids it really well and circles away.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang works Takeda's body with a nice hook.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Takeda takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Takeda lands a head shot.
Mandiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Takeda wants to clinch but Mandiang slips to the side
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Takeda has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takeda defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Mandiang. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Takeda lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandiang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang takes one to the side of the head.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Mandiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda scores with a hook.
Takeda blocks a head kick by Mandiang. #TD2#
Takeda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeda.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda throwing strikes but missing.
Takeda lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Takeda trying to control but Mandiang is working from the bottom.
Takeda landing with the ground and pound.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda won't allow Mandiang to get back to his feet.
Mandiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Takeda works over Mandiang with some ground and pound from guard.
Takeda throws an elbow that misses. Mandiang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takeda's guard. Nice move by Mandiang!#REVR#
Mandiang wants to stand but Takeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mandiang is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Takeda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Mandiang stands up from Takeda's guard - Mandiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuki Takeda.
I think Mandiang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mandiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kerr thinking.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Mandiang counters with a straight right hand.
Kerr tries to clinch up.
Mandiang throwing a counter right hand but Kerr manages to avoid it.
Kerr fails to land the takedown.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kerr.
Mandiang misses with the combination.
Mandiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Mandiang.
Mandiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kerr wants to clinch
and Mandiang counters with a straight right hand.
Kerr shoots in but Mandiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Mandiang counters with a quick kick to the body but Kerr blocks it.
Kerr shoots in but Mandiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Mandiang. #T1#
Mandiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looks like Mandiang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kerr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kerr looks winded!
Mandiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerr momentarily.
Mandiang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mandiang scores with a nice body kick.
Kerr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.#KD#
Mandiang sends Kerr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mandiang is motioning to the referee to let Kerr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kerr is rocked!
Kerr is holding his hands too far apart here. Mandiang throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kerr is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 183
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ONeill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandiang throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mandiang's head backwards.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
ONeill throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and ONeill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Mandiang. #T1#
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
ONeill moves out of range of the strikes.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Mandiang.
ONeill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandiang is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill lands a leg kick that knocks Mandiang off balance momentarily.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
ONeill slips a jab from Mandiang.
ONeill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mandiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ONeill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ONeill scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a lazy uppercut
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandiang misses with a hook.#T3#
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Mandiang throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Mandiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
ONeill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ONeill scores with a spinning back kick!
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Mandiang misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
ONeill moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang throws a head kick that ONeill semi-blocks.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill clobbers Mandiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
ONeill with the inside leg kick. #T4#
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
ONeill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang checks a low kick from ONeill.
ONeill lands with an overhand left.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
ONeill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
ONeill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mandiang's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
ONeill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
ONeill cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
ONeill moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by ONeill.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that ONeill avoids nicely.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the body kick
and ONeill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and ONeill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for ONeill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ONeill counters with a one-two to the body.
Mandiang lands a head kick!
ONeill lands a head shot.#T1#
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
ONeill lands with a good body shot.
ONeill misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ONeill scores with a leg kick.
ONeill moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
ONeill sizes up Mandiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
Mandiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandiang in his tracks. #CL2#
ONeill takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang has had enough of the clinch but ONeill keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at ONeill.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ONeill misses with a looping right.
ONeill throws a leg kick
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
Mandiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mandiang throws a jab when ONeill was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mandiang, as that shot connected.
Mandiang slips a straight right by ONeill.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
ONeill now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeill.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeill ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
ONeill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
ONeill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ONeill throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
ONeill scores with a body shot.
ONeill throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ONeill tries to clinch
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ONeill wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
A jab lands there for ONeill.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for ONeill.
A good leg kick by ONeill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
ONeill was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
ONeill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Mandiang lunges at ONeill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeill's hand.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
ONeill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill lands with a nice body kick.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
ONeill throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
ONeill lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Mandiang misses with the combination.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from ONeill.
ONeill tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Mandiang catches ONeill right on the button with a cross.
ONeill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ONeill takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Mandiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ONeill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ONeill stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ONeill jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang misses with a low kick as ONeill jumps back.
ONeill lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandiang's head.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
ONeill blocks a jab.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang throws out a powerful jab.
ONeill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeill misses.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
ONeill stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
ONeill throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeill moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ONeill wants to clinch up but Mandiang keeps it at a distance.
ONeill defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeill misses.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mandiang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill misses with a body kick.
Mandiang slips a straight right by ONeill.
ONeill scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aboubacar Mandiang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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!#R4#
Mandiang misses with a hook.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandiang misses with the combination.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ONeill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
ONeill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandiang back to the cage. ONeill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
ONeill scores with a jab.
ONeill misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mandiang fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Mandiang finds it's target.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and ONeill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang takes one on the button.#T2#
Mandiang connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
ONeill walks into a left hand.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from ONeill.
ONeill feints and then cracks Mandiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandiang down.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that ONeill avoids nicely. #T3#
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeill as he connects with a hook.
ONeill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
ONeill stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through ONeill's defenses.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
A head kick from Mandiang lands but ONeill takes it in his stride.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mandiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
ONeill looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
ONeill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mandiang misses its target.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on ONeill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandiang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
ONeill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ONeill cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
ONeill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from ONeill misses.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeill.
Nice jab there from ONeill.
Nice body kick there by Mandiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill wants to slow Mandiang down by chopping away at his legs.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Good shot there by ONeill.
Donk. ONeill catches Mandiang right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
ONeill moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and ONeill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
ONeill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill connects with a body shot.#T3#
Mandiang lands with a hook. ONeill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from ONeill finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
ONeill defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mandiang with a body shot.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
ONeill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandiang. Mandiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill avoids a kick to the body.
Mandiang with a hook.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on ONeill's shoulder, as ONeill tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A big left from ONeill misses.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but ONeill avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a wild combination.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
ONeill lands an overhand right.
Mandiang throws a series of strikes that have ONeill backpedaling.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandiang. That did some damage!
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aboubacar Mandiang.
Well ONeill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dempsey ONeill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Graham.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham wants to counter with a clinch but Mandiang pushes him away.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham throws a push kick but Mandiang slaps the foot to one side.
Mandiang cracks Graham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang misses with a body punch
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings Mandiang.
Nice defenses there by Graham.#KD#
Mandiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Graham sprawling to the canvas! Graham rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mandiang finish him?! #ROC#Graham is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Graham limp body while Mandiang jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coker throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Coker counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Coker throws a low kick but Mandiang avoids it.
Coker misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Coker slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang scores with a hook.
Coker throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Coker.
Mandiang jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coker throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Coker is rocked!#T2#
Mandiang feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Coker collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Oquendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oquendo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oquendo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.
Oquendo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oquendo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Oquendo saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Oquendo moves out of range easily.
Oquendo misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandiang counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Oquendo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oquendo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
Oquendo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Oquendo motions for Mandiang to come forward. Oquendo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Oquendo ducked under it nicely.
Oquendo blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Oquendo missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mandiang, as that shot connected.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
Mandiang scores with a jab. Oquendo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mandiang lands a high kick!
Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
A head kick misses from Mandiang. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oquendo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oquendo misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses
and Oquendo counters with an outside leg kick.
Mandiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Oquendo moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oquendo. That's going to slow Mandiang down.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Oquendo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oquendo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oquendos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oquendo slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Mandiang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Oquendo moves out of range easily.
Oquendo blocks a jab.
It looked like Oquendo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Oquendo throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Mandiang catches Oquendo right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Oquendo coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Oquendo is out of range.
Oquendo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Oquendo saw that one coming.
Oquendo looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Mandiang coming out on top.
Mandiang misses with a body shot
and Oquendo counters with a body kick that stops Mandiang in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Oquendo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oquendo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oquendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oquendo.
A nice side step and Mandiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Oquendo's belly button to the back.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Oquendo moved out of range.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oquendo momentarily.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oquendo is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Oquendo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oquendo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oquendo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandiang as he connects with a hook.
Mandiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Oquendo misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range.
Mandiang cracks Oquendo with an open hand slap.#T1#
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
And Oquendo counters with a quick kick to the body but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Oquendo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oquendo defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Oquendo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Oquendo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mandiang.
Oquendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Nice cross by Oquendo.
Mandiang throws out a powerful jab.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Oquendo avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Oquendo counters with a nice uppercut.
Oquendo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Oquendo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang just manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oquendo throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oquendo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Oquendo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mandiang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandiang. That snapped Oquendo's head back.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Oquendo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang moves out of range as Oquendo throws a body kick.
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oquendo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oquendo lands a nice shot that snaps Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Oquendo drops Mandiang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mandiang looks back up at him and smiles so Oquendo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Mandiang is rocked!
Mandiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mandiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Oquendo finish him?
Oquendo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Oquendo misses the target.
Mandiang seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Oquendo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mandiang right on the button. Mandiang goes down! Oquendo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Oquendo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo!
Cuervo Oquendo is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Cuervo Oquendo 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: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith clobbers Mandiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Smith.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Mandiang.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Mandiang moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Smith slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Mandiang's torso.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Mandiang counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Smith! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
An out of breath Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 178
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerr in his tracks. #TD#
Kerr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mandiang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mandiang prevents Kerr from moving into mount.
Kerr trying to control the position but Mandiang is working away.
Kerr is chipping away with strikes.
Kerr in side control, throwing shots but Mandiang defends. #SUB#
Kerr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mandiang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kerr's guard! Nice work there by Mandiang!
Mandiang wants to stand but Kerr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Kerr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mandiang has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr wants to control but Mandiang postures up.
Kerr is looking to regain half guard here but Mandiang keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kerr is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Mandiang stands up and beckons Kerr to his feet.
Kerr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kerr or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandiang, which made it look bad.
Kerr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kerr fails with the takedown.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mandiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kerr.#T2#
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mandiang punishes Kerr's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
Kerr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kerr's hands.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#Kerr is rocked!
Kerr drops his hands momentarily and Mandiang needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kerr just on the top of the head. Kerr drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kerr - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aboubacar Mandiang!
After winning the bout, Aboubacar Mandiang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1##KD#
Mandiang lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Mandiang takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bryant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mandiang swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bryant's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1##KD#
Mandiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sukarman sprawling to the canvas! Sukarman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mandiang finish him?! #ROC#Sukarman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sutarjo Sukarman has been cut.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sukarman walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mandiang swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sutarjo Sukarman was interviewed post fight and said 'Next i'll win'.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Rocksaw ducked under it nicely.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
As Mandiang backs away, Rocksaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rocksaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocksaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocksaw momentarily.
A big left from Rocksaw misses.
It seemed like Mandiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandiang throws a hook but Rocksaw blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocksaw walks into a straight right hand from Mandiang.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Rocksaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang lands with a hook. Rocksaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rocksaw!
Rocksaw throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Mandiang counters with a crisp one two that drops Rocksaw! Mandiang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rocksaw to his feet! Rocksaw is in big trouble!#ROC2#Rocksaw is rocked!
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Rocksaw throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Rocksaw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Mandiang lands with a cross. #T2#
Mandiang with a hook.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Rocksaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
Mandiang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocksaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocksaw misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
Rocksaw attempts a counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it well and moves away.
Rocksaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Rocksaw's head back.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw tries to move into range but Mandiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Rocksaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
letting Rocksaw counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rocksaw forces Mandiang back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocksaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Rocksaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocksaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Rocksaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
Mandiang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a low kick, right behind Mandiang 's knee.
Mandiang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rocksaw counter with a right hand.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocksaw.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang tries to bum rush Rocksaw with a series of wild strikes but Rocksaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocksaw tries to move into range but Mandiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
Mandiang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rocksaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rocksaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mandiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rocksaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandiang's head.
Rocksaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw scores with a spinning back kick!
Rocksaw keeps Mandiang at a distance using the push kick.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
Rocksaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Rocksaw tenderised Mandiang's leg. Mandiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Rocksaw ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Mandiang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Rocksaw misses the jab.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Rocksaw moves out of range easily.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Rocksaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksaw blocks a jab.
Mandiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocksaw on the side of the head.
Rocksaw stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocksaw cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Rocksaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Mandiang pushes Rocksaw away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
letting Rocksaw counter with a right hand.
Rocksaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands with a nice body punch.
Mandiang defending well as Rocksaw loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Mandiang misses with a double jab
and Rocksaw counters with a leg kick.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
Rocksaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Rocksaw throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
Rocksaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocksaw walks into a straight right hand from Mandiang.
Rocksaw scores with a leg kick.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Rocksaw moved out of range.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocksaw slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rocksaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Rocksaw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rocksaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocksaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Rocksaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocksaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocksaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocksaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Rocksaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandiang has wrist control.
Rocksaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rocksaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rocksaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksaw trying to control but Mandiang is working from the bottom.
Rocksaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramone Rocksaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Rocksaw.#CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rocksaw looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocksaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Rocksaw ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw tries to move into range but Mandiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang tests Rocksaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Jab, jab by Mandiang - just one landing.
Rocksaw lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Mandiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick
and Rocksaw counters with a good low kick that Mandiang was not able to check.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the body from Mandiang misses #KD#
and Rocksaw counters with a nice right hand that sends Mandiang toppling to the canvas! Mandiang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rocksaw finish him?!#ROC#Mandiang is rocked!
Rocksaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mandiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocksaw finish him?
Rocksaw is stalking Mandiang. Mandiang circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rocksaw, and it's lights out! Mandiang really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramone Rocksaw!
As Ramone Rocksaw got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Always gonna KO this guy'.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

190 cm
30 yrs
189 lbs

200 cm
27 yrs
259 lbs

Mandiang

Banner

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aboubacar Mandiang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mandiang fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Mandiang with that takedown attempt.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banner leaves Mandiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aboubacar Mandiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandiang. #TD2#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mandiang did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mandiang (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Mandiang is defending the position.
Banner is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Mandiang tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Mandiang defends it.
Banner works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner mounts Mandiang! Really nice guard pass there!
Mandiang working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner tries to control but Mandiang wriggling away.
Banner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mandiang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner trying to control but Mandiang is having none of it. #T3#
Mandiang wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandiang is looking to escape.
Banner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Mandiang is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner moves to his opponent's back but Mandiang bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Banner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (5) Banner
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Banner keeping full guard, as Mandiang tries to pass.
Mandiang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Banner is trying to hold Mandiang in close to prevent damage but Mandiang has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Mandiang wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner pushes down on Mandiang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mandiang is looking to improve his position.
Mandiang won't allow Banner to pass to mount. #T6#
Banner stalling away here and it's allowed Mandiang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mandiang is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #T7#
Mandiang keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Mandiang controlling Banner's posture.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandiang is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Mandiang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (4) vs (7) Banner
Banner wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Mandiang tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandiang pulls his head out easily.
Mandiang controlling the action here.
Mandiang is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mandiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mandiang's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mandiang (4) vs (11) Banner#T9#
Mandiang trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Mandiang buck him off. #SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Mandiang is defending it well.
What can Mandiang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mandiang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Mandiang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #T10#
Banner controlling well, preventing Mandiang from escaping the position.
Banner is looking to control Mandiang but Mandiang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mandiang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mandiang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mandiang (4) vs (14) Banner
Mandiang can't escape the position.
Mandiang is working hard here to advance position.#T11##SUB2#
Banner goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Mandiang escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (6) vs (14) Banner
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Mandiang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mandiang prevents Banner from improving his position.
Mandiang wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
Banner wants to sweep but Mandiang has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (9) vs (14) Banner
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mandiang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mandiang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
Banner trying to get back to full guard but Mandiang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (12) vs (14) Banner
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Mandiang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner stops Mandiang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (12) vs (16) Banner

And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

195 cm
19 yrs
285 lbs

190 cm
30 yrs
189 lbs

Mandiang

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo tries to clinch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Mandiang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Mandiang
Mandiang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Mandiang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo wants to control but Mandiang postures up.#T1#
Mandiang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo is trying to control Mandiang's posture but Mandiang avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mandiang has knee on belly momentarily but Lo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Mandiang tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Mandiang is controlling the pace. #T3#
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mandiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lo is controlling Mandiang's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Mandiang is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lo is pressing down on Mandiang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mandiang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo working a defensive guard here. #T6#
Lo is controlling Mandiang's posture.
Mandiang stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Mandiang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mandiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Mandiang stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position. #T8#
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo pulls Mandiang in close to prevent any damage.
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lo has control of Mandiang's left arm, preventing Mandiang from doing any damage.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Mandiang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mandiang is now in half guard. #T10#
Lo wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Mandiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lo trying to hold on to Mandiang's head to control him but Mandiang postures up.
Mandiang is controlling the pace. #T11#
Lo trying to hold on to Mandiang's head to control him but Mandiang postures up.
Mandiang prevents Lo from improving his position.#T12#
Mandiang stalling. #T13#
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mandiang is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Lo tries to get to full guard but Mandiang has control of the leg.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Mandiang seems content to control.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Mandiang is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mandiang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mandiang steps in with a hook that catches Hanson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mandiang follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hanson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C185: Taneyev vs Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Coryatt there.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Coryatt leaves Mandiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mandiang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coryatt as he jumps to the side.
Coryatt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mandiang. Mandiang gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aboubacar Mandiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coryatt's waist but Coryatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandiang off to one side.
Coryatt misses with a looping right.
Coryatt throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coryatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang shoots in for a double leg but Coryatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Coryatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Mandiang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coryatt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
No luck for Mandiang with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Mandiang takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Coryatt manages to break the clinch.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Coryatt moves away
and Coryatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Mandiang moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Coryatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coryatt cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandiang is defended easily by Coryatt.#T2#
Coryatt lands with a straight right. Mandiang didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang has a takedown stuffed.
Coryatt unleashes a big counter combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coryatt swinging wildly here. #T3##CL#
Mandiang clinches up against the cage.
Coryatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Coryatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Mandiang breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mandiang takes the fight into the clinch.
Coryatt throws a head punch that misses.
Coryatt lands with a light punch inside.
Coryatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Coryatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches.
Coryatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mandiang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mandiang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mandiang's guard.
Mandiang controlling Coryatt's posture.
Mandiang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mandiang shoots in for a double leg but Coryatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Coryatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mandiang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coryatt pinned against the cage. Coryatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coryatt misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coryatt defends well and Mandiang ends up having to push Coryatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aboubacar Mandiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Coryatt throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Coryatt.
Mandiang can't get the takedown. #T1#
Coryatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coryatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Coryatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coryatt has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Coryatt working aggressively here.
Mandiang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coryatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Coryatt stalling the fight.
Coryatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coryatt gets underhooks to prevent Mandiang's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
A head punch on the inside from Coryatt fails to land.
Coryatt throws an elbow that misses.
Coryatt slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Coryatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD#
Mandiang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mandiang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mandiang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coryatt defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coryatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mandiang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mandiang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Coryatt wants to control but Mandiang passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Coryatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Mandiang has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mandiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coryatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mandiang somewhat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coryatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Coryatt does it's job there.
Coryatt's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coryatt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mandiang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandiang.
Coryatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coryatt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coryatt duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Coryatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Coryatt circles away.
Coryatt throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coryatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mandiang.
Coryatt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coryatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mandiang moves forwards but Coryatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coryatt counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Coryatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coryatt wants it to stay on the feet.
Coryatt throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Coryatt. Beautiful body shot.
Mandiang shoots in for a takedown but Coryatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aboubacar Mandiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Coryatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coryatt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandiang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coryatt counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
Coryatt lands a big head kick that sends Mandiang tumbling to the mat! Coryatt takes a step backwards and waves Mandiang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mandiang is rocked!#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coryatt swivels and escapes.
Oh Mandiang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandiang is aggressively charging in as Coryatt backs up avoiding any damage. Coryatt tosses out a jab and Mandiang runs right into it face first! Mandiang is out cold! Coryatt dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mandiang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Coryatt!
Chris Coryatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Atunes scores with a nice body kick.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Mandiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang misses with a double jab
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang slips under a jab from Atunes.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Mandiang.
As Mandiang backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away. #T1#
Mandiang shoots in but Atunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mandiang.
Edison Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Mandiang fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes lands a head kick! #KD#
Atunes sends Mandiang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Atunes is motioning to the referee to let Mandiang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mandiang is rocked!#CL#
Atunes clinches up with Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang wants to stall.
Atunes missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Mandiang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Mandiang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mandiang.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Atunes.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mandiang. #BC2#
Mandiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Mandiang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atunes tries to avoid it but Mandiang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atunes to the ground. Atunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atunes jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?#CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Atunes lands a big uppercut and Mandiang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mandiang looks OK. Atunes waves Mandiang back to his feet!
Atunes scores with a push kick.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Mandiang tries to clinch up
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mandiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mandiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Mandiang drives through and clinches with Atunes against the cage.
Mandiang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atunes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Atunes missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atunes lands with a straight right. Mandiang didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Atunes sends Mandiang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Atunes is motioning to the referee to let Mandiang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'He will probably die later. Now bring me Pekka .. where u at man tits let’s run it back pussy!'.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.
Mandiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang shoots in for a double leg but Murhaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandiang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa gets through Mandiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mandiang or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandiang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Mandiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mandiang shoots for a double leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls well. He's pushed Mandiang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandiang.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.#T2#
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Mandiang against the cage.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang has a takedown stuffed.
Murhaa throws a big counter combination but Mandiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Mandiang looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Mandiang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murhaa misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mandiang or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Mandiang. Mandiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.#CL#
Murhaa clinches up with Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Mandiang pushes Murhaa against the cage but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa lands a jab.#CL2#
Mandiang moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Murhaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away. #CL2#
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa is trying to force a seperation but Mandiang has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa stops a takedown attempt from Mandiang.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murhaa wants to clinch.
Mandiang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Mandiang shoots for a takedown but Murhaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murhaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mandiang counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandiang can do to turn this around?#T1#
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Mandiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa wants to clinch
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandiang shoots in but Murhaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Mandiang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mandiang throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A nice combination there by Murhaa. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandiang off to one side.
A head kick misses from Murhaa. #CL2#
Mandiang has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
Mandiang keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mandiang instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Mandiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandiang wants to clinch.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandiang.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandiang is defended easily by Murhaa.
Mandiang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhaa pinned against the cage. Murhaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Murhaa misses with some punches. #T4#
Mandiang takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Mandiang tightens his grip and picks Murhaa up, before dumping him to the ground. Murhaa manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Murhaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa seems keen to control Mandiang's posture.
Mandiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mandiang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.#CL#
Murhaa gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Mandiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away. #CL2#
Mandiang rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Mandiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murhaa smiles and moves away.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Mandiang avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang shoots in but no luck this time.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Mandiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang wants to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch position.
No luck for Mandiang with that takedown attempt.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mandiang shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mandiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Murhaa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandiang is looking for the big counter here.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mandiang somewhat.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mandiang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhaa swivels and escapes.
Mandiang throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Mandiang persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang dives in for a single leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Murhaa. #T3#
Mandiang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandiang off to one side.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Mandiang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murhaa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mandiang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mandiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Murhaa. #CL2#
Mandiang clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Mandiang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
A head kick by Murhaa misses #CL2#
and Mandiang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch but Mandiang keeps him there for the moment.
Mandiang prevents Murhaa from breaking the clinch.
Mandiang goes for a takedown attempt but Murhaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Fuhren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Fuhren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuhren.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuhren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuhren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fuhren 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Fuhren's belly button to the back.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Fuhren ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang with a hook.#T1#
Fuhren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuhren throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Fuhren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Fuhren.
Mandiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fuhren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Fuhren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuhren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Fuhren connects with a body shot that sends Mandiang's belly button to the back.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuhren has time to react.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
Mandiang jabs Fuhren right on the nose. Fuhren blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Mandiang fakes the leg kick and cracks Fuhren in the body.
Mandiang misses with a leg kick
and Fuhren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuhren counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuhren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang throws a hook but Fuhren blocks it.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang tests Fuhren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuhren cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
Mandiang wants to slow Fuhren down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Fuhren knows he should have avoided that one.
Fuhren lands with a straight right. Mandiang didn't see that one coming.#CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Mandiang misses with a leg kick
and Fuhren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Sloppy strikes from Fuhren. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuhren avoids a kick to the body.
Fuhren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuhren throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Fuhren checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuhren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuhren. Fuhren obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Fuhren avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Fuhren down.
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Fuhren throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Fuhren does it's job there.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Fuhren ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuhren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuhren on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuhren looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang'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#
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Fuhren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuhren moves out of range of the body kick from Mandiang.
Fuhren misses with a straight left.
Fuhren defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Fuhren lands with a cross.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuhren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the head.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mandiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Mandiang tests Fuhren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Fuhren.
Fuhren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
It looked like Fuhren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fuhren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Fuhren off balance momentarily.
Mandiang throws a hook but Fuhren blocks it.
Fuhren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Fuhren moved away.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Fuhren's torso.
Fuhren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandiang on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuhren blocks the body kick.
Fuhren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Mandiang
and Fuhren counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang defending well as Fuhren loads up on a big left hand.
Fuhren looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuhren's sensitive parts.
Fuhren lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Mandiang.#T3#
Fuhren connects with a body shot.
Fuhren lands a nice hook to Mandiang's body. Mandiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuhren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Fuhren slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Fuhren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Fuhren.
Fuhren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Fuhren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuhren misses the target.
Fuhren moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
A low kick from Fuhren is predictable there
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuhren misses with a looping left.
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
Fuhren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
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!
Fuhren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandiang jabs Fuhren right on the nose. Fuhren blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fuhren slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Fuhren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fuhren might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Fuhren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuhren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Fuhren is out of range.
Fuhren avoids a kick to the body.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Fuhren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuhren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fuhren tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Fuhren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuhren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fuhren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuhren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Fuhren counters with a straight right hand.
Fuhren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuhren half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Fuhren saw that one coming.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Fuhren moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mandiang throws a low kick but Fuhren moves out of range easily. #T1#
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuhren looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
Fuhren throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mandiang tests Fuhren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mandiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuhren.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuhren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuhren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuhren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandiang connects with a crisp jab.
Mandiang with a nice cross.#T2#
Fuhren misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Fuhren looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuhren avoids a kick to the body.
Fuhren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Fuhren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuhren throws a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuhren blocks the leg kick.
Mandiang is looking to score with low kicks.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Fuhren avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Fuhren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandiang. That did some damage!
A big right from Fuhren misses.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
letting Fuhren counter with a right hand.
Fuhren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Fuhren ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuhren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuhren misses with a wild body shot.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Fuhren takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Fuhren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Mandiang throws a leg kick which misses Fuhren's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuhren tries to avoid it.
Mandiang thumps Fuhren with a low kick.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Fuhren moves his leg out of the way.
Fuhren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mandiang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhren lands the left hand.
Fuhren throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Psiris Fuhren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuhren checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandiang. That snapped Fuhren's head back.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuhren misses its target.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Fuhren moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
A victorious Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Psiris Fuhren was interviewed post fight and said 'Well Shit.'.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Mandiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang thuds his shin into the meat of Atunes's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atunes with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Mandiang wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Mandiang punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes is looking for a counter combo.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Mandiang as he checks the leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Atunes cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Mandiang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mandiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a hook.#T3#
Atunes 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.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atunes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Atunes.
Mandiang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick from Mandiang lands but Atunes takes it in his stride.
Mandiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Mandiang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAtunes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mandiang thows a body kick. Atunes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang walks into a jab.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Atunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Atunes defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandiang.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mandiang has time to react.#T1#
Mandiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Atunes lands the left hand.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Mandiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandiang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mandiang.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang checks the leg kick.#T2#
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Mandiang lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mandiang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.#T4#
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with an outside leg kick.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Atunes misses with a hook
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes scores with a head kick.
Mandiang thumps Atunes with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
Atunes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mandiang throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks Atunes with an uppercut!
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edison Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Atunes misses with a kick to the body
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang slips a jab from Atunes.
Mandiang throws a big counter head kick but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
Jab by Mandiang.
Atunes throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Mandiang lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Mandiang saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Decent striking displayed by Mandiang there.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Mandiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Atunes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Atunes connects with a body shot that sends Mandiang's belly button to the back.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes scores with a nice body kick.
Atunes moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
An out of breath Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Edison Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'Seeing out my contract then I’m getting wasted til I’m dead.'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Selvatico blocks a jab.
Selvatico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range and Selvatico settles back down.
Mandiang is looking for the big counter here.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Selvatico pushes Mandiang away with a front kick.
Selvatico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Selvatico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Selvatico.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
And Selvatico counters with a quick kick to the body but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selvatico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Selvatico cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Selvatico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mandiang backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selvatico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Selvatico. #T1#
Mandiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selvatico can pounce on him.
Selvatico lands a nice looking body kick.
Selvatico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Selvatico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selvatico lands with a cross.
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
Selvatico with a jab.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Selvatico.
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!
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang moves out of range as Selvatico throws a body kick.
Mandiang is looking for the big counter here.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
and Mandiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Mandiang takes a swing at Selvatico's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Selvatico - just one landing.
Selvatico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang with a nice cross.
Selvatico misses with a body shot.
Selvatico thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Selvatico slips under a jab.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Selvatico off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Selvatico throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Selvatico connects with a solid leg kick.
Selvatico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
Selvatico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Selvatico counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Mandiang lands a left and a right that send Selvatico crashing to the mat, dazed. Mandiang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Selvatico.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Selvatico. Selvatico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Mandiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Selvatico lands with a good body shot.
Selvatico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
Selvatico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Selvatico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang walks into a left hand.
Mandiang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selvatico counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selvatico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mandiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Selvatico scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Selvatico!
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Selvatico's hands.
Mandiang throws a leg kick
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Mandiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selvatico.
Selvatico tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mandiang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Selvatico has got the better of the exchanges.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Selvatico throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Selvatico misses with a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Selvatico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Selvatico scoring well with a low kick there.
Selvatico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Selvatico moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang blocks the body kick.
Selvatico slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Selvatico looks to throw a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a good low kick that Selvatico was not able to check.
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Selvatico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vino Selvatico is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang scores with a hook.
Selvatico scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
Selvatico throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses
and Mandiang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Selvatico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Selvatico was looking to counter with a kick there.
Selvatico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Selvatico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mandiang throws a leg kick
and Selvatico counters with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Selvatico didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Selvatico counters with a series of strikes. Mandiang will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Selvatico slips a jab and a cross from Mandiang. #T3#
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Selvatico connects with a body shot.
Selvatico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Selvatico throws a good cross that connects.
Selvatico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Mandiang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Selvatico.
Selvatico scores with a jab.#CUT#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Selvatico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
Selvatico cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
A low kick lands for Selvatico.
Selvatico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Mandiang backs away, Selvatico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Selvatico lands a big head kick that sends Mandiang tumbling to the mat! Selvatico takes a step backwards and waves Mandiang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mandiang is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

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

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Ragnaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandiang back to the cage. Ragnaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ragnaar staying out of range there.
Ragnaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang is looking to slow Ragnaar down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar cracks Mandiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Ragnaar moved out of range.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Ragnaar slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Ragnaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnaar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Ragnaar missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar throws a push kick but Mandiang slaps the foot to one side.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Ragnaar moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandiang throws a counter combo.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Ragnaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnaar steps away.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head but Ragnaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ragnaar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang throws a hook but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Mandiang in the body.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Ragnaar slips the punch.
Mandiang moves forwards but Ragnaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ragnaar to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
Ragnaar throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Ragnaar misses with a straight left.
Ragnaar throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mandiang misses.#T3#
Mandiang throws a solid leg kick but Ragnaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandiang.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnaar misses the target.
Ragnaar thuds his right hand into Mandiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Mandiang throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Ragnaar avoids it with no problem.
Ragnaar lands with a right hand.
Ragnaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnaar throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang lands with a hook. Ragnaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnaar's sensitive parts.
Ragnaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mandiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnaar lands an overhand right.
Ragnaar throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnaar as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Mandiang.
Ragnaar throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Mandiang counters with a body kick.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
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 Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ragnaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Ragnaar slips under a jab.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Mandiang lands with a kick to the temple. Ragnaar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the body from Mandiang misses
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Ragnaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnaar down.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandiang.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the body
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Ragnaar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnaar tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandiang's sensitive parts.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
Ragnaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar tries a low kick but Mandiang avoids it.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Ragnaar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Mandiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Mandiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar moves out of range as Mandiang throws a body kick.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Ragnaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Nils Ragnaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnaar throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnaar with a jab.
Ragnaar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ragnaar moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.#T3#
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head.
Ragnaar looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Ragnaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnaar stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Ragnaar moved away.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Ragnaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnaar. Mandiang shrugs it off though.
Ragnaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnaar misses with a body kick.
Ragnaar misses with a jab to the body
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mandiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ragnaar blocks the low kick.
Mandiang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mandiang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnaar. That one must have hurt.
Ragnaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Ragnaar avoids the punch easily.
Ragnaar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mandiang.
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Mandiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandiang throws a hook but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Ragnaar tries to score with a low kick but Mandiang moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang digs a good hook to Ragnaar's body.
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 Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnaar.
Mandiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnaar.
Mandiang avoids a kick to the body.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnaar throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Mandiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnaar throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar. #T1#
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Ragnaar's leg. Ragnaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a looping right.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a right hand to the body.
Mandiang avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnaar takes one on the button.
Ragnaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.#T2#
Mandiang lands a jab.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Ragnaar.
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!
Ragnaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mandiang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ragnaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang motions for Ragnaar to come forward. Mandiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnaar.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang moves out of range as Ragnaar strikes.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Ragnaar appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mandiang throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Ragnaar is looking to chop away at Mandiang's legs.
Ragnaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnaar misses its target.
Mandiang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ragnaar.#T4#
Mandiang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Ragnaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnaar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnaar throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Ragnaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Ragnaar ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
A lazy body kick from Ragnaar
and Mandiang counters with a nice body kick.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar throws a big counter combination but Mandiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aboubacar Mandiang.
Well Ragnaar 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
A relieved looking Nils Ragnaar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mandiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Mandiang backs off Montgomery throws a huge counter combo but Mandiang manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Montgomery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang scores with a body shot.
Mandiang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Mandiang.
Montgomery swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montgomery on the side of the head.
Montgomery misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Montgomery connects with a right hand. Mandiang shakes it off.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montgomery will feel that in the morning.
Arniquez Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montgomery has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Montgomery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
The crowd cheers as Mandiang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
A left and a right from Mandiang both land. Nice combination.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Mandiang connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks Montgomery with an uppercut!
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A lazy left from Mandiang finds it's target.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Mandiang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Montgomery releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Mandiang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Montgomery down.
Montgomery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mandiang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Montgomery is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Montgomery swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montgomery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Montgomery misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
Mandiang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Montgomery.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Danga de danga de dang - Mandiang scores with a four punch combination!
Montgomery takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montgomery digs a good hook to Mandiang's body.
Mandiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montgomery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang with a jab.
Mandiang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montgomery with a jab.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandiang scores with a head kick. Montgomery tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Montgomery takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montgomery looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Montgomery's head back.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Montgomery misses with a body punch
and Mandiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montgomery's knee momentarily.
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Mandiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandiang rather than just go for the knockout.
Montgomery lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montgomery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's time! Mandiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montgomery throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Good exchange - Mandiang coming out on top.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and Montgomery counters with a three punch combo that has Mandiang backing up. Mandiang nods at Montgomery to acknowledge the strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mandiang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montgomery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandiang misses with a wild combination.
Montgomery unleashes a big counter combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery misses with a double jab
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery needs to keep his hands up - Mandiang had a free shot at his head there.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandiang.
A shot to the liver by Mandiang. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Montgomery. Those never looked like landing.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Montgomery's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montgomery on the side of the head.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Mandiang counters with a quick kick to the body but Montgomery blocks it.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandiang. That snapped Montgomery's head back.
Montgomery throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
Donk. Mandiang catches Montgomery right on the button with a cross.
Montgomery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Montgomery.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks Montgomery with an uppercut!
Mandiang feints a jab promting Montgomery to slip. Mandiang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montgomery slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montgomery throws a right hand that misses
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang lands with a cross.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montgomery's head.
Mandiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montgomery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montgomery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang pushes Montgomery away with a front kick.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Mandiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Montgomery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Montgomery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mandiang throws a head kick that half lands.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mandiang.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montgomery has time to react.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mandiang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mandiang cracks Montgomery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montgomery swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Montgomery has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mandiang connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montgomery walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mandiang tests Montgomery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang thumps Montgomery with a low kick.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Mandiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montgomery on the side of the head.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mandiang.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Montgomery's belly button to the back.
Mandiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandiang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.#T1#
Good exchange - Mandiang coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a double jab
and Mandiang counters with a right hand to the body.
Mandiang connects with a solid leg kick.
Mandiang lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Montgomery misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice body shot.
Mandiang throws a head kick that Montgomery semi-blocks.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery's head.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Montgomery's head back.
Montgomery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Mandiang jabs at Montgomery's body.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montgomery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mandiang.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mandiang delivers a nice body kick.
Mandiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mandiang. #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang jabs Montgomery right on the nose. Montgomery blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Montgomery misses
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Montgomery.#T3#
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery's head.
Mandiang lands an overhand right.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montgomery. That did some damage!
Mandiang lands a jab to the head.
Mandiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandiang slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery.
Mandiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
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!
Montgomery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mandiang is looking to slow Montgomery down with leg kicks.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mandiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montgomery walks into a jab.
Montgomery misses with a looping left.
Montgomery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang sizes up Montgomery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a combination
and Mandiang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mandiang keeps Montgomery at a distance using the push kick.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Mandiang throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Montgomery's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mandiang lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aboubacar Mandiang!
A very excited looking Aboubacar Mandiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Misahawa. Misahawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Misahawa lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Misahawa. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misahawa walks into a left hand.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Mandiang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Misahawa doesn't seem phased though.
Mandiang scores with a nice body kick.
Misahawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misahawa looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
Mandiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Misahawa moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Misahawa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mandiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Misahawa.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Mandiang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Misahawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Misahawa misses with a looping right.
Misahawa cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misahawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misahawa.
Misahawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandiang.
Misahawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Misahawa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Misahawa throws a one two combo.
Misahawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Misahawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang scores with a three punch combo!
Mandiang lands a front kick.#T2#
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
It looks like Mandiang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Misahawa misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a head kick. That will keep Misahawa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Misahawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misahawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misahawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mandiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mandiang cracks a nice hook into Misahawa's ribs.
Misahawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Misahawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Misahawa checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Misahawa's body. Misahawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Misahawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Misahawa misses with a kick to the body.
Mandiang punishes Misahawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Misahawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Misahawa looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Misahawa misses with a straight left.
Mandiang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Misahawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Mandiang scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Misahawa slips the punch.
Misahawa tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a lazy body kick
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Misahawa slips a jab and a cross from Mandiang.
Mandiang jabs Misahawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang tests Misahawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Misahawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Misahawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misahawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Mandiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Misahawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Misahawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mandiang counters with a body kick that stops Misahawa in his tracks momentarily.
Misahawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Misahawa.
Mandiang jabs Misahawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head.
Mandiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misahawa throws a push kick but Mandiang slaps the foot to one side.
Mandiang throws a hook but Misahawa avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Mandiang. Beautiful body shot.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Misahawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Misahawa! But no joy.
Misahawa missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Misahawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misahawa misses with a low kick.
Misahawa misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Misahawa slips the punch.#T1#
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misahawa.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Misahawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misahawa can do to turn this around?
Mandiang tries to land a leg kick but Misahawa saw it coming and moves away.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mandiang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Misahawa misses with a combination
and Mandiang counters with a nice body shot.
Mandiang connects with a high kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Misahawa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mandiang has got the better of the exchanges.
Mandiang takes a swing at Misahawa's ribcage but misses.
Misahawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Misahawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Mandiang steps away.
Mandiang throws a series of strikes that have Misahawa backpedaling.
Misahawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misahawa throws a nice looking combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Misahawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misahawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mandiang does it's job there.
Mandiang scores with a nice head shot.
Misahawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Misahawa. That did some damage!
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang with a nice cross.
Mandiang throws a shot to the body.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Misahawa throws out the jab.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Misahawa's sensitive parts.
Misahawa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Misahawa.
Misahawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Misahawa throws a body kick that misses
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Misahawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mandiang is looking to slow Misahawa down with leg kicks.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Misahawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Misahawa tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Mandiang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misahawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Misahawa moves out of range as Mandiang throws a body kick.
Mandiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa.
A punch combination from Mandiang misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misahawa in his tracks. #T4#
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Misahawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Misahawa avoids it.
Mandiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Misahawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Sloppy strikes from Misahawa. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Misahawa misses its intended target.
Misahawa tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Misahawa misses with a shot to the body
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
Mandiang stuns Misahawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
As Misahawa looks to move away, Mandiang throws a big counter combo but Misahawa just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Misahawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Misahawa does no damage.
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
As Misahawa looks to move away, Mandiang throws a big counter combo but Misahawa just gets out of the way.
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Misahawa saw that one coming.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Misahawa's head back.
Misahawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily.
A big right from Misahawa misses.
Misahawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mandiang jabs Misahawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Mandiang there.
Misahawa misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Misahawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Misahawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Misahawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body. Misahawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Misahawa throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Misahawa is out of range.
Misahawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Misahawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mandiang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mandiang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Misahawa tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Misahawa's head.
Misahawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Misahawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang. #T2#
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Misahawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Misahawa misses with a body punch
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misahawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang throws a hook but Misahawa avoids it easily.
Misahawa tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Misahawa.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Misahawa has time to react.
Mandiang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mandiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Misahawa moved out of range nicely.
Misahawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Misahawa looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Misahawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandiang.
Misahawa throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Misahawa only half commits.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Misahawa punishes Mandiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Misahawa misses with a jab to the body
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Misahawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Misahawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
A big right from Misahawa misses.
Misahawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Misahawa walks into a left hand. #T4#
Misahawa 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.
Misahawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misahawa takes one to the side of the head.
Misahawa misses with a combination
and Mandiang counters with a good low kick that Misahawa was not able to check.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Misahawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Misahawa avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick that Misahawa semi-blocks.
Misahawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang clobbers Misahawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenichi Misahawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misahawa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandiang 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Mandiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandiang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mandiang back against the cage.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that Mandiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandiang also avoids with ease.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Mandiang. #TD#
Gunnarsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gunnarsson is in Mandiang's guard.#T2#
Mandiang is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunnarsson stays in close to Mandiang's body and controls the position.
Mandiang is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters with a one-two to the body.
Mandiang swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Gunnarsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandiang sprawls well. He's pushed Gunnarsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.#T4#
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Mandiang as he checks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
As Gunnarsson backs off Mandiang throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunnarsson fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mandiang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mandiang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Mandiang is avoiding it.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunnarsson's hands.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Mandiang throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Mandiang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Mandiang, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Mandiang against the cage but Mandiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mandiang as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD#
Gunnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mandiang to the ground. Gunnarsson is now in Mandiang's guard.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Mandiang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gunnarsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Mandiang as the two fighters clinch.
Mandiang lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang. #BC2#
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily. #T4#
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
It appears Gunnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mandiang lunges at Gunnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunnarsson's hand.
Mandiang keeps Gunnarsson at a distance using the push kick.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Gunnarsson off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense.
Mandiang thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Gunnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson throws a big counter combination but Mandiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mandiang swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson goes for a double leg but Mandiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandiang continues to drive forward.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
As Mandiang backs away, Gunnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Mandiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunnarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunnarsson tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang cracks Gunnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Gunnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Jab from Mandiang.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang pushes Gunnarsson away with a front kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mandiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mandiang lands a front kick.
Mandiang leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Donk. Mandiang catches Gunnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mandiang can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang connects with a right hand. Gunnarsson shakes it off.
Gunnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Mandiang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandiang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
A very excited looking Aboubacar Mandiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Higgins vs Torsten
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Godwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godwin slips under a jab from Mandiang.
It seemed like Godwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Godwin counters with a two punch combo.
Godwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godwin misses with a hook to the body
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Godwin moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Mandiang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin catches Mandiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandiang catches Godwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Godwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Godwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mandiang with a body shot.#T1#
Godwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Godwin scores with a spinning back kick!
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Godwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandiang rather than just go for the knockout.
Mandiang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Godwin eats them both and turns towards Mandiang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Godwin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mandiang will feel that in the morning.
Godwin throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Godwin dips to his left and cracks Mandiang with an uppercut!
Godwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Godwin lands a big head kick that sends Mandiang tumbling to the mat! Godwin takes a step backwards and waves Mandiang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mandiang is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Godwin. Beautiful body shot.
Godwin with a nice calf kick.#KD2#
Godwin drops Mandiang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mandiang looks back up at him and smiles so Godwin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Mandiang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandiang's sensitive parts.
Mandiang seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A slow jab from Godwin misses its intended target.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Mandiang punishes Godwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang takes a swing at Godwin's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Godwin misses.
Mandiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Godwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Godwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Godwin throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
Godwin lands with a straight right. Mandiang didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godwin. #T3#
Godwin scores with a shot to the body.
Godwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Godwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Godwin tries to score with a low kick but Mandiang moves his leg out of the way.
Godwin misses with a kick to the body.
Godwin throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Nice cross by Mandiang.
Godwin misses with a looping right.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Godwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mandiang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch combination from Mandiang misses. #T4#
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Godwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a nice body kick.
Godwin looks to land a body kick but Mandiang moved away.
Godwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mandiang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Godwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mandiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Godwin throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Godwin.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Godwin throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Godwin.
Godwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Godwin misses the jab.
Godwin scores with a body shot.
Godwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Godwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Godwin.
Godwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mandiang off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang moves forwards but Godwin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Godwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Jeez, Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Godwin.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Godwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Godwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godwin.
A shot to the liver by Godwin. Beautiful body shot.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Godwin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godwin.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Godwin.
Godwin scores with a shot to the body.
Godwin moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Godwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Godwin.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Godwin cracks Mandiang with a good jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ochoa closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang blocks a body shot from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
Ochoa gets through Mandiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Ochoa.
Ochoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mandiang backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Ochoa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mandiang or not.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa scores with a shot to the side of Mandiang's head.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ochoa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Mandiang avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang blocks a body shot from Ochoa.
Ochoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Ochoa misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mandiang.
A short right from Mandiang.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mandiang misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ochoa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ochoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandiang tries to clinch there but Ochoa circles away.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Ochoa jabs at Mandiang's body.#CL2#
Mandiang pushes Ochoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochoa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochoa. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ochoa lands a body shot.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ochoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
A shot in the inside from Ochoa. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Ochoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands a nice uppercut.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ochoa.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ochoa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang is looking to clinch but Ochoa is avoiding it.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang is looking to clinch.
Ochoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandiang closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ochoa counter with a right hand.
Mandiang tries to clinch up.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang wants to clinch
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang is looking to clinch.
Ochoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandiang can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang tries to clinch up#KD#
and Ochoa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mandiang! Ochoa lets Mandiang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mandiang is rocked!#T1#
Mandiang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ochoa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mandiang out cold! What a finish! Ochoa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mandiang takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh 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.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh blocking some punches. #T1#
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh. #T2#
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch but Mandiang improves position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a body punch. #T4#
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Minnagh scores with a shot to the side of Mandiang's head.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandiang up against the cage.
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh has Mandiang pushed against the cage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandiangs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang moves to clinch but Minnagh breaks away
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.#CL2#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mandiang. Mandiang maintains the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Mandiang pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mandiang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries to work over Mandiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Minnagh is looking to control Mandiang's arms but Mandiang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh. #T1#
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minnagh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandiang up against the cage.
Mandiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Mandiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minnagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandiang.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mandiang as Minnagh tries to tie him up.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandiang.
A short left from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mandiang. Mandiang maintains the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh presses Mandiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh. #T1#
Mandiang has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandiang controls his hands.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Mandiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Mandiang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Mandiang's ribcage. Mandiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Mandiang.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Mandiang gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang blocking some punches. #T3#
Minnagh stalls.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh pushes Mandiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Minnagh presses Mandiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh just leaning against Mandiang, taking a breather.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minnagh cracks Mandiang with a nice body shot.#T4#
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Minnagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mandiang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a nice uppercut.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Minnagh.
I think Mandiang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corcoran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang wants to clinch but Corcoran slips to the side
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mandiang.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corcoran.
A right handed body shot lands from Corcoran.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
Corcoran lands a right hand. #BC2#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Corcoran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##KD2#
Corcoran bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mandiang! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mandiang has a closed guard, preventing Corcoran from standing up.
Mandiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Mandiang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mandiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandiang has Corcoran pulled in close to control his posture.
Corcoran wants to get up but he can't break Mandiang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Corcoran stopping the sweep attempt from Mandiang.#T2#
Corcoran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mandiang wants to clinch up but Corcoran keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Corcoran is having none of it.
Mandiang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCorcoran.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Corcoran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Corcoran responds with a good body kick, but Mandiang manages to step out the way in time.
Mandiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the body.
Mandiang glances at the clock... BAM! Corcoran nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mandiang crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mandiang is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 150
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beddo Ii connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.#CL#
Mandiang rushes Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo Ii misses with a body punch.
Mandiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beddo Ii misses with some punches.
Beddo Ii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mandiang is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo Ii taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Beddo Ii misses with some punches.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Beddo Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Beddo Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Beddo Ii circles away.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo Ii. #T1#
Beddo Ii throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Beddo Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Beddo Ii catches Mandiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beddo Ii misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Mandiang takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Beddo Ii forces Mandiang back against the cage and clinches.
Beddo Ii with a knee to the head.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Beddo Ii.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mandiang takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Beddo Ii told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mandiang has closed the distance and engaged Beddo Ii in a clinch.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but Mandiang blocks it.
Beddo Ii scores with a knee to the head.
Beddo Ii gets through Mandiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beddo Ii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddo Ii.
Mandiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Mandiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddo Ii lands a nice elbow.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch.
Beddo Ii lands a nice looking body kick.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mandiang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beddo Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Mandiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beddo Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandiang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beddo Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beddo Ii. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Mandiang lands a nice uppercut.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mandiang lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch.
Beddo Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Beddo Ii clinches with his opponent.
Mandiang blocking some punches. #BC2#
Beddo Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Beddo Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mandiang darts in and clinches Beddo Ii up against the cage.
Beddo Ii slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Beddo Ii on the inside.
Beddo Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philo Beddo Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mandiang is looking to clinch but Beddo Ii is avoiding it.
Beddo Ii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beddo Ii cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Mandiang clinches with his opponent.
Mandiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beddo Ii backwards. #CUT#It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Mandiang lands a right hand.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Beddo Ii blocking some punches.
Beddo Ii is trying to stall.
Mandiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Beddo Ii.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddo Ii.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Mandiang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Beddo Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mandiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beddo Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Mandiang clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddo Iis head.
Beddo Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beddo Ii avoiding damage.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beddo Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddo Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandiang is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beddo Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
Beddo Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beddo Ii slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang misses with the head strike.
Beddo Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandiang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo Ii blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo Ii.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Beddo Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch.
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandiang wants to clinch up but Beddo Ii keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mandiang has closed the distance and engaged Beddo Ii in a clinch. #T3#
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beddo Ii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aboubacar Mandiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
Beddo Ii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beddo Ii blocks an uppercut.
Beddo Ii stalls.
Mandiang has Beddo Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Beddo Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mandiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandiang managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Mandiang avoids the elbow strike from Beddo Ii, against the cage.
A short right from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii tries to stall but Mandiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mandiang backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Beddo Ii working aggressively here.
Beddo Ii pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandiang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii looking to slow down the pace here.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Beddo Ii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddo Ii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddo Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandiang pushes Beddo Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii trying to control the position but instead, Mandiang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beddo Ii into the cage.
Beddo Ii blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beddo Ii misses the jab.
Mandiang wants to clinch up but Beddo Ii keeps it at a distance.
Beddo Ii throws a head kick that half lands.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beddo Ii! But no joy.
Mandiang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beddo Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandiang wants to clinch but Beddo Ii slips to the side
and Beddo Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddo Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Beddo Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick from Beddo Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mandiang moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Mandiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Beddo Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beddo Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Beddo Ii.
Philo Beddo Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandiang walks into a straight right hand from Beddo Ii.
Mandiang tries to clinch up
and Beddo Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang slips a jab from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii lands a jab.
Mandiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Beddo Ii is having none of it.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandiang moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Mandiang tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii misses with a double jab.
Beddo Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Mandiang wants to clinch up but Beddo Ii keeps it at a distance.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beddo Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves away
and Beddo Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beddo Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandiang.
Beddo Ii looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mandiang has Beddo Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Beddo Ii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddo Ii backwards.
Mandiang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beddo Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mandiang has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beddo Ii! But no joy.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beddo Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Beddo Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beddo Ii tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandiang tries to clinch up.
Beddo Ii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mandiang's head.
Beddo Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddo Ii misses with a body shot. #CL#
Mandiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mandiang blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandiang is defending well for now.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mandiang has him pressed against the cage.
Beddo Ii blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mandiang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Beddo Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo Ii blocks an uppercut.
Beddo Ii blocking some punches.
Mandiang throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Beddo Ii.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang tries to land a leg kick but Fury saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Fury misses.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Fury takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mandiang misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Fury looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang wants to counter the offense by Fury and move into the clinch position.
Fury swings widly with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a straight right hand.
Fury misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
Mandiang walks into a jab.#T2#
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Fury misses.
Mandiang jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fury checks a low kick from Mandiang.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Fury seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Fury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mandiang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fury lands with a straight right. Mandiang didn't see that one coming.
Fury punishes Mandiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Mandiang clobbers Fury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandiang needs to keep his hands up - Fury had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Fury moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the body.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandiang digs a good hook to Fury's body.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Fury misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Fury 's knee. #T2#
Mandiang misses with a leg kick
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Mandiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang misses with a right hand #KD#
and Fury counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mandiang! Fury lets Mandiang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fury checks it well.
A low kick from Mandiang is predictable there #KD#
and Fury counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mandiang! Fury lets Mandiang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mandiang is rocked!#CUT#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fury is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Fury blocks a low kick nicely.
Fury misses with a kick to the body
and Mandiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Fury knows he should have avoided that one.
Fury misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Fury 's knee.
Mandiang catches Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Mandiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Fury throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fury slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang connects with the punch.
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 John Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang throws a solid leg kick but Fury takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandiang.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury is looking for a counter combo.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Fury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandiang. Mandiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Fury misses with the body kick
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mandiang lands with a cross.
Mandiang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fury's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mandiang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Fury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandiang on the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fury, as that shot connected.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Fury!
Our winner, John Fury, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Mandiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Mandiang works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Mandiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely. #T1#
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Mandiang throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from Mandiang as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Mandiang, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Mandiang against the cage but Mandiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandiang lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandiang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandiang is keeping the position for now.
Mandiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mandiang is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Mandiang pushes his legs off easily.
Mandiang controlling from the top position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T3#
Mandiang stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Mandiang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Mandiang defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Barnes avoided it.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Barnes takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Mandiang misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mandiang!
Mandiang is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
Mandiang is looking to reverse the position.
Mandiang can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Mandiang here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Mandiang defends.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mandiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandiang tries to improve position but can't.
Abraham Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mandiang is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang is looking for a sweep.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mandiang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mandiang dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Mandiang is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
Barnes working away.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mandiang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Mandiang tries to improve position but can't.
Mandiang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mandiang dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mandiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mandiang struggling a bit here.
Mandiang is trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Mandiang uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mandiang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes 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 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Mandiang throws a leg kick that misses.
Warlovski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warlovski throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Warlovski connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandiang lands a front kick.
A combination from Mandiang does no damage.
Warlovski blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang defending well as Warlovski loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Warlovski.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warlovski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Warlovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Warlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warlovski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warlovski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warlovski.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Warlovski's legs.
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!
Mandiang throws a push kick but Warlovski slaps the foot to one side.
Warlovski moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang staying out of range there.#T1#
Warlovski throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Warlovski's shoulder, as Warlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mandiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Warlovski slaps the foot to one side.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Warlovski moves out of range.
Warlovski throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Warlovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warlovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Warlovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang tried to score with a low kick but Warlovski checks it.
Warlovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Warlovski takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Warlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Warlovski avoids the body shot from Mandiang. #T2#
Warlovski lands with a kick to the temple. Mandiang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Warlovski ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Warlovski.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warlovski walks into a straight right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Warlovski off balance momentarily.
Warlovski misses with a looping right.
Mandiang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warlovski takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang throws out a leg kick but Warlovski moves out of range and Mandiang only half commits.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
A big right from Warlovski misses.
Warlovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Warlovski cracks Mandiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warlovski throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Warlovski is out of range.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Warlovski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Warlovski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Warlovski throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Warlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warlovski lands a nice hook to Mandiang's body. Mandiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandiang scores with a spinning back kick!
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warlovski staying out of range there.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Warlovski misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters with an outside leg kick.
Warlovski lands with a slapping head kick.
Warlovski throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Warlovski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang swings for the body but Warlovski moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang scores with a kick to the body.
Mandiang with a hook.
Warlovski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warlovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Warlovski misses with a double jab
and Mandiang counters with a body kick.
Warlovski throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang tests Warlovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Warlovski catches Mandiang right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Warlovski if he has to take too many more of those.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Warlovski avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang cracks Warlovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mandiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warlovski is out of range.
Warlovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang walks into a left hand.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warlovski manages to avoid it.
Warlovski is looking for a counter combo.
Mandiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang lands a jab to Warlovski's midsection.
Warlovski misses with a head kick.
Mandiang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warlovski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mandiang thumps Warlovski with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Warlovski.
A cross from Warlovski lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Warlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Mandiang finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Mandiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warlovski lands with a shot to the body.
Warlovski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Warlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang throws a leg kick
and Warlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Warlovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warlovski throws a nice looking combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Warlovski.
Warlovski defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Warlovski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warlovski misses with a head kick.
Mandiang defending well as Warlovski loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A head kick misses from Warlovski.
A shot to the body from Warlovski misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang is looking to land body kicks.
Warlovski misses with a straight left.
Mandiang tries a quick counter leg kick but Warlovski is wise to it.
Warlovski looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Warlovski digs a good body shot into Mandiang's ribs.
Mandiang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warlovski lands with a cross.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang lands an overhand right.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warlovski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Warlovski misses with a body shot.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Warlovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warlovski misses with a straight right.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Warlovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Warlovski misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Warlovski throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warlovski. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Warlovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Warlovski throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang is looking to slow Warlovski down with leg kicks.
Warlovski throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Warlovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.#T3#
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandiang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandiang moves out of range as Warlovski strikes.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warlovski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Warlovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Warlovski checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Warlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warlovski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Warlovski's legs.
Jab, jab by Warlovski - just one landing.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Warlovski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mandiang - the referee stops the clock and Warlovski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mandiang. Warlovski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Warlovski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warlovski down.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Warlovski.
Warlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Warlovski.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy right hand. Warlovski should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mandiang!
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Warlovski misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters with an outside leg kick.
Warlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warlovski throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warlovski.
Mandiang misses with a leg kick.
Mandiang defending well as Warlovski loads up on a big left hand.
Warlovski checks a low kick from Mandiang.
Warlovski misses with a looping right.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Warlovski.
Warlovski missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warlovski blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Warlovski is looking for a counter combo.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Warlovski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Igor Warlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warlovski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warlovski moves away.
It looked like Warlovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang swings for the body but Warlovski moves out of range.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Warlovski.
Mandiang cracks Warlovski with a good jab.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Warlovski moves his leg out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Warlovski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warlovski.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warlovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Warlovski.
Mandiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warlovski at a distance.
Warlovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warlovski misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Mandiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warlovski misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Warlovski looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warlovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mandiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warlovski.
Warlovski avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Warlovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
Mandiang clobbers Warlovski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Warlovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warlovski missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Warlovski saw that one coming. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warlovski throws a nice looking combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mandiang lands a jab.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Warlovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Warlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Warlovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warlovski.
Warlovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Warlovski avoids it.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Mandiang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warlovski.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Warlovski throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Warlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.#T3#
Mandiang digs a good body shot into Warlovski's ribs.
Warlovski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warlovski connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Jab by Warlovski.
Mandiang works Warlovski's body with a nice hook.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Warlovski.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Warlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Warlovski.
Nice uppercut lands for Warlovski. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Warlovski.
Warlovski looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Warlovski throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mandiang defending well as Warlovski loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Warlovski tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Warlovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warlovski scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Warlovski.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Warlovski.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang cracks Warlovski with an open hand slap.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mandiang with a hook.
Warlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Izanagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mandiang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Izanagi.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Izanagi moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Izanagi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Izanagi.
Mandiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izanagi! But no joy.
Mandiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Izanagi will feel that in the morning.
Mandiang is looking to land body kicks.
Izanagi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Izanagi feints and then cracks Mandiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandiang down.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Izanagi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Izanagi's belly button to the back.
Izanagi throws a body kick that misses.
Mandiang throws a quick counter head kick but Izanagi was just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Izanagi.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izanagi. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Izanagi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Izanagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang scores with a body shot.
Mandiang throws a jab when Izanagi was well out of range.
Izanagi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Izanagi 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.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Izanagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body. Izanagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandiang misses with a body punch
and Izanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izanagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mandiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mandiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Izanagi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Izanagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Izanagi moves out of range.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izanagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Izanagi.
Izanagi on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi.
It seemed like Izanagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izanagi slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang needs to keep his hands up - Izanagi had a free shot at his head there.
Izanagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Izanagi ducks down to avoid it.
As Mandiang backs off Izanagi throws a huge counter combo but Mandiang manages to avoid it all.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izanagi moves away.
Izanagi feints a counter leg kick.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head.
Izanagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mandiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Izanagi throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Izanagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut.
Izanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Izanagi ducks down to avoid it.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Izanagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izanagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Mandiang misses
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang throws out a leg kick but Izanagi moves out of range and Mandiang only half commits.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Izanagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang misses with a hook #CL2#
and Izanagi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandiang misses with a body punch.
Mandiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Mandiang tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Izanagi working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Izanagi.
Mandiang tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Mandiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Mandiang controls the action. #T4#
Mandiang blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Izanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mandiang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Mandiang tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Mandiang back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mandiang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mandiang.
Izanagi lands a body punch.
Izanagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Mandiang as the two fighters clinch.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mandiang blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang tries to work over Izanagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Izanagi throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Izanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izanagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izanagi.
Mandiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mandiang throws out a powerful jab.
Mandiang throws a hook but Izanagi avoids it easily.
Izanagi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Izanagi misses with a body shot.
Izanagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izanagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandiang throws a hook but Izanagi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izanagi throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izanagi.
Mandiang throws a hook but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izanagi throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Izanagi scores with a one two! Mandiang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mandiang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mandiang tries a low kick but Izanagi avoids it.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Izanagi.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandiang blocks the leg kick.
Izanagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandiang's sensitive parts.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Izanagi.
Izanagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Izanagi misses with a looping left.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izanagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
A cross from Mandiang lands.
Izanagi throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Izanagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and Izanagi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Izanagi blocks the low kick.
Mandiang swings for the body but Izanagi moves out of range.
Izanagi blocks a jab.
Mandiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Izanagi counters with a series of strikes. Mandiang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izanagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang is wise to it.
Izanagi loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Izanagi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izanagi on the side of the head.
A jab from Izanagi misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Izanagi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izanagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Izanagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Izanagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Izanagi tries to counter with a clinch but Mandiang shakes him off and moves away.
Mandiang tries to land a leg kick but Izanagi saw it coming and moves away.
Izanagi throws a low kick but Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izanagi is looking to clinch.
Mandiang cracks Izanagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Izanagi blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Izanagi throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Izanagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Izanagi is out of range.
Izanagi throws a big counter head kick but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Izanagi thows a body kick. Mandiang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Izanagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Izanagi feints and then cracks Mandiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandiang down. #T4#
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
letting Izanagi counter with a right hand.
Mandiang thumps Izanagi with a low kick.
Mandiang looks to throw a body kick
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izanagi misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
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!
Good work by Mandiang as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mandiang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Izanagi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Izanagi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Izanagi avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang thumps Izanagi with a low kick.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izanagi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izanagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Izanagi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Izanagi moves out of range.
Izanagi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sora Izanagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Izanagi avoids a kick to the body.
Izanagi throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Izanagi moved away.
Izanagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mandiang.
Izanagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
No joy there for Izanagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Izanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Mandiang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izanagi misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Izanagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Izanagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Izanagi scrambles back to his feet.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izanagi moves away.
Izanagi loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Izanagi moved away.#T1#
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Izanagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Izanagi is out of range.
Izanagi blocks the body kick.
Izanagi slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Izanagi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mandiang throws a leg kick
enabling Izanagi to counter with a crisp jab.
Izanagi throws a big shot that misses.
Izanagi tries a low kick but Mandiang avoids it.
Mandiang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Izanagi.
Mandiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izanagi can pounce on him.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick from Izanagi.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Izanagi feints a counter leg kick.
Izanagi misses with a head kick.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Izanagi counters with a body kick that stops Mandiang in his tracks momentarily.
Mandiang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izanagi.
Izanagi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Izanagi thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Izanagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izanagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a right hand to the body.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Izanagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Izanagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang is wise to it.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
Mandiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izanagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Izanagi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Izanagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izanagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Izanagi moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Mandiang is leaning against Izanagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Izanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi scores with a hook to the body.
Izanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mandiang backwards.
Mandiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Mandiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mandiang fails to land.
Mandiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mandiang blocks it with crossed arms.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

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

#R1#
Akerfeldt moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.#TD2#
Akerfeldt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mandiang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akerfeldt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to avoid it but Akerfeldt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandiang to the ground. Mandiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Akerfeldt moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerfeldt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to avoid it but Akerfeldt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandiang to the ground. Mandiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akerfeldt shoots in but no luck this time.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Mandiang misses with a straight left. #T1#
Akerfeldt misses with a head kick.
Mandiang delivers a nice body kick.
Mandiang 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.
Akerfeldt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akerfeldt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akerfeldt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerfeldt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Akerfeldt clinches with his opponent.
Mandiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mandiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akerfeldt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mandiang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mandiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akerfeldt or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerfeldt has Mandiang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mandiang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akerfeldt takes a shot to the head.
Mandiang lands a body punch.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Mandiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mandiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Akerfeldt takes a shot to the head.
Mandiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerfeldt's elbow.
Akerfeldt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mandiang is defending well.
Mandiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerfeldt tries to pull guard but Mandiang holds him up against the cage and eventually Akerfeldt drops back down to his feet.
Akerfeldt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mandiang to keep the fight standing.
Mandiang is leaning against Akerfeldt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mandiang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akerfeldt looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Mandiang as the two fighters clinch.
Mandiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mandiang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerfeldt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mandiang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Mandiang scores with a spinning back kick!
Akerfeldt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandiang defends it nicely.
Mandiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mandiang lands with a nice body punch.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Akerfeldt's shoulder, as Akerfeldt tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akerfeldt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandiang defends it nicely.
Akerfeldt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand. #T4#
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerfeldt. Akerfeldt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang punishes Akerfeldt's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Akerfeldt off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akerfeldt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Mandiang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Akerfeldt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Mandiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akerfeldt sprawling to the canvas! Akerfeldt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mandiang finish him?! #ROC#Akerfeldt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Mandiang weaves into range and cracks Akerfeldt right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Akerfeldt goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mandiang is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Okafor II
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Corcoran thumps Mandiang with a low kick.
A jab from Corcoran finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corcoran in his tracks.
Corcoran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang is looking to land body kicks.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Corcoran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
Corcoran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Mandiang misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Corcoran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Corcoran counters with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Mandiang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Corcoran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a leg kick.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Corcoran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corcoran.
Corcoran avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
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!
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corcoran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandiang throws out a leg kick but Corcoran moves out of range and Mandiang only half commits.
Mandiang throws a lazy body kick
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandiang 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.#T2#
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Corcoran ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang connects with the punch.
Mandiang cracks Corcoran with an open hand slap.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Corcoran checks it.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Corcoran steps away.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran blocks the body kick.
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mandiang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Corcoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang catches Corcoran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Mandiang tried to score with a low kick but Corcoran checks it.
It looked like Corcoran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang throws a low kick, looking for Corcoran's leg but Corcoran calmly moves out of range.
Corcoran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandiang. Mandiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Corcoran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick.
Corcoran checks the leg kick.
Corcoran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandiang blocks the leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Corcoran throws a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Corcoran moved out of range.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Corcoran's defenses.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Corcoran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that Corcoran sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corcoran finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Corcoran avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Corcoran tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Corcoran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang just manages to avoid it.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
A lazy body kick from Mandiang
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang misses with a low kick as Corcoran jumps back.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang fakes the leg kick and cracks Corcoran in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
A jab from Corcoran misses.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
Corcoran checks a leg kick nicely.
Corcoran misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Corcoran steps away.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandiang blocks the leg kick.
Corcoran lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandiang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corcoran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good work by Mandiang as he checks the leg kick.
Corcoran tries to work over Mandiang's front leg with a kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Corcoran steps away.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Corcoran counters with a leg kick.
Mandiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mandiang's knee momentarily.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corcoran slips a jab from Mandiang.
Corcoran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Corcoran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Corcoran with a nice calf kick.
Corcoran 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.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's front leg with a kick but Corcoran checks it.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range and Corcoran settles back down.
Corcoran checks a low kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mandiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Mandiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Mandiang responds with a good body kick, but Corcoran manages to step out the way in time.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
A leg kick checked by Mandiang.#T2#
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang stuns Corcoran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corcoran checks a leg kick.
Jab by Corcoran.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Corcoran slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Corcoran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corcoran checks a low kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandiang wants to land a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mandiang.#T3#
Mandiang thows a leg kick but Corcoran checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mandiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a good low kick that Mandiang was not able to check.
Corcoran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandiang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mandiang is able to avoid easily.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corcoran avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Corcoran misses.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.#T4#
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Corcoran saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Corcoran's leg. Corcoran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandiang tries a low kick but Corcoran avoids it.
Corcoran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corcoran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Corcoran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mandiang
and Corcoran counters with a good low kick that Mandiang was not able to check.
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corcoran throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Corcoran only half commits.
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Corcoran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Mandiang jabs at Corcoran's body.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Corcoran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mandiang scores with a push kick.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Mandiang. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Mandiang checks the leg kick.
Corcoran checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Mandiang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corcoran blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Mandiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corcoran will feel that in the morning.
Mandiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a low kick, looking for Corcoran's leg but Corcoran calmly moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corcoran looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran 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.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Corcoran is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mandiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Corcoran motions for Mandiang to come forward. Corcoran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran motions for Mandiang to come forward. Corcoran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body
letting Corcoran counter with a right hand.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corcoran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Corcoran.
A low kick from Mandiang misses
and Corcoran counters with a leg kick.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Corcoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corcoran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandiang on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corcoran.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Corcoran moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
Mandiang with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Corcoran moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a solid leg kick but Mandiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corcoran.#T4#
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corcoran moves out of range of the body kick.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corcoran throws a chopping leg kick but Mandiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang throws a chopping leg kick but Corcoran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran blocks a leg kick.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corcoran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mandiang just manages to avoid it.
Corcoran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mandiang.
Corcoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Corcoran down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Corcoran's head back.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Corcoran.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu X Van Hoodonk
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandiang's waist but Mandiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
Patterson checks a low kick from Mandiang.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandiang looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patterson lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mandiang wants to slow Patterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mandiang tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang thumps Patterson with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patterson 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.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Patterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson scores with a nice head shot.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Mandiang shakes it off.
Mandiang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Patterson.
Patterson lands a leg kick that knocks Mandiang off balance momentarily.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mandiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Patterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang misses with a double jab.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!#T4#
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patterson is defended easily by Mandiang.
Mandiang lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Mandiang catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang with a jab.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick.
Patterson checks a low kick from Mandiang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Patterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mandiang has got the better of the exchanges.
Mandiang jabs Patterson right on the nose. Patterson blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Patterson's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Patterson.
It appears Mandiang was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Patterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandiang to the mat! Mandiang manages to get full guard.
Mandiang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Patterson drops back looking for a leg! Mandiang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mandiang manages to kick Patterson off! Patterson jumps back into Mandiang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mandiang pulls Patterson in to control the position. #T1#
Mandiang is trying to keep Patterson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mandiang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patterson 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson connects with a looping right hand.
Patterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandiang cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Patterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson feints the counter takedown.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
Patterson lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Mandiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid body kick from Mandiang.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mandiang moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Patterson backs away, Mandiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang sizes up Patterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandiang to the ground. Mandiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mandiang dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Mandiang.
Patterson lands a jab to Mandiang's midsection.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Mandiang moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patterson. That's going to slow Mandiang down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson scores with a head kick. Mandiang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
A cross from Mandiang lands.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson misses with a double jab
and Mandiang counters with a body kick that stops Patterson in his tracks momentarily.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Patterson's head back.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Mandiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patterson takes a step back to recover.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mandiang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang throws a leg kick which misses Patterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Patterson tries to avoid it.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Mandiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson. #T1#
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mandiang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Mandiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patterson's head.
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Patterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandiang.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Jerricho Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patterson slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Patterson throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Patterson just manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mandiang should have avoided that one.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Mandiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patterson throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Patterson moved away.
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Mandiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Mandiang tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.
Patterson throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Patterson moved away.
Patterson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mandiang throws out a powerful jab.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandiang. Patterson shrugs it off though.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerricho Patterson.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Patterson goes for a double leg but Mandiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandiang continues to drive forward.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mandiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mandiang, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Okafor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Mandiang with an uppercut!
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okafor.#T1#
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Mandiang needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor tries a low kick but Mandiang avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandiang. Mandiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okafor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mandiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mandiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandiang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
As Okafor backs away, Mandiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okafor.
Mandiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Mandiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.#T4#
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
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!
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Mandiang should have avoided that one.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mandiang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Mandiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor wants to slow Mandiang down by chopping away at his legs.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Mandiang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Mandiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor throws a head kick that Mandiang semi-blocks.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Mandiang thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Okafor jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Mandiang tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it.
Mandiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mandiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandiang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor blocks a leg kick.
Okafor thinks about the counter body kick.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okafor cracks Mandiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mandiang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Mandiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor moves out of range as Mandiang throws a body kick.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's time! Mandiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mandiang's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with a combination
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okafor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor motions for Mandiang to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Okafor.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Mandiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mandiang backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Mandiang's leg. Mandiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Okafor catches Mandiang right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it. #T3#
A low kick from Mandiang is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
Mandiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor catches Mandiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mandiang misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
It looked like Mandiang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor.#T4#
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mandiang sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandiang pinned against the cage. Mandiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandiang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mandiang is quick to defend against it.
Mandiang lands a front kick.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Czarny Z Garbowa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in and scores a takedown into Mandiang's guard.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandiang dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandiang defends well.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mandiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mandiang is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mandiang defends it easily.
Mandiang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mandiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Mandiang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass to full mount but Mandiang defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang is trying to maintain the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mandiang is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Mandiang is looking for a sweep. Czarny Z Garbowa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mandiang won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount. #ES2#
Mandiang kicks off Czarny Z Garbowa and gets to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mandiang counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Czarny Z Garbowa or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandiang, which made it look bad.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots for a takedown but Mandiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mandiang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandiang pinned against the cage. Mandiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mandiang slaps away a takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mandiang prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount.
Mandiang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Czarny Z Garbowa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mandiang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Mandiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Czarny Z Garbowa is tightening it up a little... Mandiang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mandiang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mandiang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Czarny Z Garbowa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang wants to land a leg kick but Benedict is out of range.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Benedict.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Benedict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Benedict listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandiang there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Benedict misses with a wild body shot.
Benedict tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedict throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedict's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Benedict finds it's target.
Benedict fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandiang on the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.
Benedict takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Benedict 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.
Benedict throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedict tries to clinch there but Mandiang circles away.
Mandiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedict tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedict lands with a right hand.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedict was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Benedict jabs at Mandiang's body.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Benedict throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandiang on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedict misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Mandiang.
Benedict throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Benedict misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Benedict 's knee. #T2#
A left lands for Mandiang.
Benedict misses with a right hand #KD#
and Mandiang counters with a nice right hand that sends Benedict toppling to the canvas! Benedict scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mandiang finish him?!#ROC#Benedict is rocked!
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedict is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Mandiang throws a monster overhand right that drops Benedict! Mandiang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Aboubacar Mandiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KoF-IW - High Contenders
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Spears needs to keep his hands up - Mandiang had a free shot at his head there.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Spears misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spears.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spears throws out the jab.
Spears is looking to chop away at Mandiang's legs.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spears cracks Mandiang with an open hand slap.
Spears closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandiang circles away.
Spears shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandiang as he avoids it easily.
Mandiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spears.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandiang as he connects with a hook.
Spears is looking to clinch.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Spears closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spears wants to take the fight to the mat but Mandiang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
A right hand to the body from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with the head strike. #T1#
Mandiang scores with a shot to the side of Spears's head.
Spears takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spears.
Spears throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Spears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spears's head backwards.
Spears lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Spears closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spears lands in his opponent's guard.

Mandiang has his feet on Spears's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Spears 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spears tries for a takedown but Mandiang circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Spears there.
Spears misses with an uppercut.
Spears fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spears lands a leg kick that knocks Mandiang off balance momentarily.
Mandiang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spears misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters with a good low kick that Spears was not able to check.
Spears jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang digs a good body shot into Spears's ribs.
Spears missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Spears gets the takedown into side control.

Mandiang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Mandiang throws a body punch but Spears moves out of range.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Spears scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spears looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mandiang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spears's best efforts.
Mandiang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spears postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mandiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mandiang pulls Spears in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Spears wants to control from the top but Mandiang keeps moving.
Spears stopping the sweep attempt from Mandiang.
Mandiang controlling the position.
Spears wants to control from the top but Mandiang keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Spears drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mandiang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mandiang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mandiang! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spears prevents Mandiang from moving into mount.
Spears is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spears is still trying to improve position.
Mandiang is staying tight to Spears's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Spears's leg. Spears is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Spears is just out of range.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang slips a jab from Spears.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spears manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Mandiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spears fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spears misses with a looping left.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Spears shoots in and gets a takedown into Mandiang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spears drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spears jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mandiang pulls Spears in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Spears trying to control but Mandiang is working from the bottom.
Mandiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mandiang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Spears looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Spears misses the target.
Spears throws a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a body kick.
A jab from Spears misses.
Spears jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spears is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Spears misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Mandiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spears avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Spears misses.
Spears shoots in for a double leg but Mandiang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spears fails with the takedown.
Spears tries for a takedown but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
Mandiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang. #T3#
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spears throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang is looking to slow Spears down with leg kicks.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Spears thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Spears misses.
Spears misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Spears.
Mandiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spears scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spears tries to clinch up but Mandiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spears looks to clinch
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand. #T4#
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Spears's torso.
Spears is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mandiang catches Spears with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Spears is rocked!
Mandiang throws a hook but Spears avoids it easily.
Mandiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spears is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spears misses the jab.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spears seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandiang delivers a nice body kick.
Spears misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang slips a jab from Spears.
Spears has his takedown stuffed
and Mandiang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Spears's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Spears.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spears scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandiang in his tracks.
Spears cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spears shoots in but no luck this time.
Spears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.#CL2#
Spears gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spearss head.
Mandiang prevents Spears from breaking the clinch.
Spears drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandiang lands with a right to the head.
Spears takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Mandiang lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spearss head.
Mandiang lands with a left to the head.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
Mandiang cracks Spears with a nice body shot.
Mandiang cracks Spears with a nice body shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang lands a right hand.
Mandiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spears or not.
Mandiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spears backwards.
A short right from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mandiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang lands a right hand.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang lands with a left to the head.
Mandiang lands a left hand.
Mandiang pushes Spears against the cage. Mandiang is working some dirty boxing. Mandiang pushes off with a quick right hook! Spears goes down! Spears tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mandiang moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang lands a jab to Corcoran's midsection.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Corcoran.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corcoran. Corcoran obviously looking to wear him down.
Corcoran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
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!
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch.
Mandiang scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Mandiang connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Corcoran rushes Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch.
Corcoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandiang. Mandiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice body kick.
Mandiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corcoran is able to avoid easily.
Mandiang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corcoran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Mandiang 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.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang lands a nice looking body kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
As Mandiang looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Mandiang just gets out of the way.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
Mandiang scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.
Corcoran moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Corcoran scores with a nice strike.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Corcoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Corcoran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mandiang scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran misses with a straight left.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran lands a high kick!
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran jabs at Mandiang's body.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's front leg with a kick but Corcoran checks it.
Mandiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and Corcoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.#T4#
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a right hook to the body.
Corcoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Corcoran.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Corcoran's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Corcoran tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Corcoran takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang digs a right hand into Corcoran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corcoran's gas tank.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Corcoran stalling the fight. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corcoran's sensitive parts.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corcoran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang. #CL#
Corcoran closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang is working Corcoran over against the cage.
Mandiang lands a body punch.
Corcoran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Corcoran manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Corcoran moved away.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Corcoran 's knee. #T1#
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Mandiang blocks the low kick.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corcoran under the eye.
Mandiang jabs at Corcoran's body.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Mandiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mandiang.
Corcoran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corcoran.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandiang. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Mandiang slips a jab and a cross from Corcoran.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Mandiang wants to slow Corcoran down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Mandiang defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Corcoran throws a leg kick
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a straight left. #T3#
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandiang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corcoran wants to clinch up but Mandiang keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corcoran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Corcoran misses.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Corcoran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
A leg kick checked by Corcoran.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Corcoran tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
Mandiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corcoran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandiang throws a low kick but Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corcoran.#T4#
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Corcoran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corcoran finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Mandiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Mandiang settles back down.
Corcoran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mandiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corcoran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corcoran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well. #CL#
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang lands a body shot.
Mandiang tries to throw a body punch but Corcoran avoids it by throwing Mandiang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Corcoran.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Corcoran tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a left to the body.
Corcoran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Corcoran looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang. #CL#
Corcoran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corcoran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corcoran.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mandiang throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Mandiang tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Corcoran connects with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Corcoran moved away.
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mandiang looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Mandiang just gets out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Corcoran blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Corcoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandiang, pushing him back against the cage.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corcoran or not.
Mandiang misses with a body punch. #T3##BC2#
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Corcoran swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran tries to counter by clinching up but Mandiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Corcoran.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandiang.
Corcoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Corcoran loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Mandiang jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
Mandiang lands with a nice body kick.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
Corcoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Corcoran scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandiang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Shifter
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Mandiang motions for Gonzalez to come forward. Mandiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Mandiang.
A solid body kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mandiang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mandiang will feel that in the morning.
Mandiang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzalez connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez scores with a spinning back kick!
Mandiang slips a jab from Gonzalez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Mandiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Mandiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mandiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang misses with a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a big head kick but Mandiang shrugs it off.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang connects with a looping right hand.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Gonzalez slams his shin into Mandiang's torso.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang throws a front kick aimed at Gonzalez's knee but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Mandiang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandiang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang wants to land a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body kick.
Mandiang thows a body kick. Gonzalez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Mandiang. #T3#
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandiang's head.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonzalez.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Mandiang throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mandiang throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Mandiang.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Mandiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gonzalez stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandiang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Mandiang looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez throws a fast counter high kick but Mandiang manages to duck under it in time.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Mandiang.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Mandiang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mandiang scrambles back to his feet.
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Mandiang off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Mandiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mandiang tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mandiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez flicks out a counter leg kick but Mandiang steps away.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMandiang.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Mandiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gonzalez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Mandiang's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Mandiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Mandiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Mandiang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mandiang catches Gonzalez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzalez scores with a jab.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonzalez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
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 Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Mandiang with an uppercut!
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandiang throws a solid leg kick but Gonzalez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandiang.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Mandiang cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang jabs at Gonzalez's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the head.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandiang connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez cracks Mandiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Gonzalez's legs. #T2#
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonzalez unleashes a big counter combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Mandiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandiang.
Mandiang moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mandiang, as that shot connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Gonzalez's torso.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang misses with a few strikes there.
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandiang wants to land a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Mandiang throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Mandiang only half commits.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzalez keeps Mandiang at a distance using the push kick.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandiang. Mandiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonzalez checks the leg kick.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Mandiang takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Gonzalez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mandiang.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Gonzalez!
Hector Gonzalez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KoF: It's gonna be may
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang moves out of range as Chaos throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Chaos misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaos thinking.
Chaos lunges at Mandiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandiang's hand.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christian Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Chaos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Chaos clinches. #T1#
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Mandiang.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos.
Mandiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Chaos as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Chaos lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mandiang - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Mandiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mandiang on the inside.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaoss head.
Mandiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandiang lands a shot to the body.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Mandiang is working Chaos over against the cage.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mandiang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mandiang.
Mandiang gets through Chaos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mandiang works on Chaos's body with a couple of short punches.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
A short right from Mandiang.
Chaos takes a shot to the head.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaoss head.
Nice body punch from Mandiang - that landed with a thud.
Mandiang pushes Chaos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Mandiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Mandiang misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mandiang. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Mandiang.
A short uppercut from Mandiang.
A right handed body shot lands from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Mandiang lands with a light punch inside.
Mandiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandiang lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Chaos is rocked!
A hook to the body from Mandiang.
Oh Chaos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandiang.
Mandiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mandiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mandiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mandiang.
Chaos tries a body shot but Mandiang blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mandiang pounces like a tiger and cracks Chaos with a vicious hook! Chaos is down but not out! Mandiang follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aboubacar Mandiang!
A relieved looking Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Spears throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spears.
Mandiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Spears moves his leg out of the way.
Spears tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Mandiang.
Spears looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mandiang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spears to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang moves out of range as Spears strikes.
Spears misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spears thinking.
Mandiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spears throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Mandiang.
Spears misses with an uppercut
and Spears takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spears wants to slow Mandiang down by chopping away at his legs.
Spears chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Spears will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Spears keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spears throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandiang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spears really felt that one!
Mandiang scores with a nice head shot.
Spears throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spears throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang stuns Spears with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spears darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spears connects with a looping right hand.
Spears throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Spears feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spears clobbers Mandiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang with a hook.#T2#
Spears throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Spears lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Spears throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang is looking to slow Spears down with leg kicks.
Spears throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Spears throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spears throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Spears lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spears ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
Mandiang lunges at Spears with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spears's hand.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spears.
Spears misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spears looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Spears scores with a body shot.
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spears misses with a hook.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Spears swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Mandiang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Spears is just out of range.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spears manages to avoid it.
Spears misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spears misses with a hook
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
Spears throws a right hand that Mandiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandiang also avoids with ease.
Spears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Spears as he connects with a hook.
Spears misses with a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Spears is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang. #CL2#
Spears pushes Mandiang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spears scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Spears 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.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Spears is just out of range.
Spears throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Spears coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Spears swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spears feints a jab promting Mandiang to slip. Spears then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mandiang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spears misses with a wild body shot.
Spears slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Spears tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
It looked like Mandiang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spears.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Spears.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spears has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spears.
Spears connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense.
Spears tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandiang swivels and escapes.
Spears throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Spears misses the target.
Mandiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Spears.
Spears misses with a hook.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spears.
Spears throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spears.
Mandiang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spears tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spears's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
Mandiang throws a leg kick which misses Spears's front leg but catches the back leg as Spears tries to avoid it.
Jab from Spears.
Mandiang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Spears looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
A left and a right from Spears both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Spears misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spears throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang. #T2#
Spears misses with a straight left.
Spears connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spears looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spears.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Spears's torso.
Spears ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spears! But no joy.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mandiang swings for the body but Spears moves out of range.
Mandiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandiang as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.
Mandiang blocks a jab.#KD#
Mandiang cracks Spears with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spears looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Spears is rocked!
Spears throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spears throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mandiang counters with a crisp right that sends Spears to the canvas! Mandiang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF:IW St. Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Spears takes one to the side of the head.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spears's sensitive parts.
Spears with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Mandiang there.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spears's head.
Jab, jab by Mandiang - just one landing. #CL2#
Spears closes the distance and pushes Mandiang back into the cage.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Spears changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mandiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spears tries to clinch there but Mandiang circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang swings for the body but Spears moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Spears gets a clinch. #T1#
Spears blocking some punches.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spearss head.
Spears tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spears working hard to break the clinch.
Spears drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mandiang pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Spears down.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spears.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spears tries to clinch up but Mandiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Spears's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
No luck for Spears with that takedown attempt.
Mandiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spears avoids it.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spears tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spears throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Spears throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl out of it but Spears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mandiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spears closes the distance and clinches up with Mandiang, looking for a takedown. Spears pushes Mandiang against the cage but Mandiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Spears misses its intended target.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Spears takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang stuffs the takedown.
Mandiang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spears just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Spears's torso.
The fighters circling - Spears throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Spears 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.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spears drops his hands momentarily and Mandiang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spears dives in and grabs Mandiang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandiang pushes down on Spears's head and hops out.
Spears shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mandiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Spears shoots in and bounces Mandiang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mandiang pulls Spears in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandiang is on top in guard. #REVR#
Spears lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Spears won't allow Mandiang to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Spears. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Spears is just out of range.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Mandiang.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown but Mandiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spears's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spears has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Spears's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Spears steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spears is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Spears saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Spears.
Spears is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aaron Spears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spears.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
Spears throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Spears shoots in but Mandiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spears under the eye.
Spears fails with the takedown.
Mandiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Spears tries to clinch up.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Spears is out of range. #CL2#
Spears has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Spears tries for a takedown but Mandiang manages to get underhooks.
Mandiang is pressed up against the cage. Spears has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mandiang down to the mat. Mandiang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spears's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spears can do to turn this around?
Spears is breathing heavily.
Spears misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Spears throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandiang counters with a leg kick.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl out of it but Spears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mandiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mandiang misses its target.#T3#
Spears tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spears swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Spears closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spears lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spears working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mandiang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spears's guard. #REVR#
Mandiang controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Spears looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandiang passes into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spears looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mandiang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Spears looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Spears looking for submissions off his back.
Mandiang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spears tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Spears didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang swings for the body but Spears moves out of range. #TD2#
Spears drives through with a takedown into Mandiang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mandiang is trying to keep Spears in close.
Mandiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mandiang stopping the sweep attempt from Spears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Spears is looking for a triangle here but Mandiang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mandiang just content to control the position.
Spears sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spears can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spears wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Mandiang moves nicely into side control.
Mandiang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Mandiang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spears is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mandiang passes into side control, despite Spears's attempt to control the position.
Spears is trying to get back to half guard.
Mandiang working away.#T3#
Mandiang advances nicely into full mount.
Spears is working to get back to half guard.
Mandiang controlling the position easily from mount.
Spears regains half guard.
Spears wants to control the action here but instead Mandiang manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Mandiang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Spears to take his back!
Spears tries to escape but Mandiang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mandiang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spears.
Aaron Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Spears right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good control from Mandiang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandiang 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KoF:IW Underground II
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##TD#
Shifter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandiang to the mat! Mandiang manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mandiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mandiang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandiang defends well.#SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandiang is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Mandiang defends easily. #SUB#
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mandiang stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mandiang!
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Mandiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mandiang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mandiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mandiang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well. #SUB#
Shifter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mandiang. Oh but Shifter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mandiang goes limp - he's gone! Shifter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shape Shifter!

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XI
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones tries to clinch but Mandiang moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mandiang misses.
Bones looks to clinch
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang lands a right hook to the body.
Mandiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones moves out of range as Mandiang throws a body kick.
Bones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bones wants to clinch but Mandiang slips to the side
and Mandiang counters with an outside leg kick.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bones is looking to clinch but Mandiang is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang thuds his shin into the meat of Bones's side.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Bones slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Bones misses its intended target.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Bones.#T1#
Bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang with a jab.
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Bones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.
Bones wants to clinch
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang cracks a nice hook into Bones's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Mandiang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bones doesn't seem phased though.
Bones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks Bones with an uppercut!
Mandiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!
Mandiang delivers a nice body kick.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Bones needs to keep his hands up - Mandiang had a free shot at his head there.
Mandiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Bones down.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bones's hands.#KD2#
Mandiang cracks Bones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mandiang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bones to stand back up!#ROC2#Bones is rocked!
Bones tries to clinch but Mandiang moves away
and Mandiang counters with a right hand from hell and Bones is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aboubacar Mandiang!
A victorious Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BYS: 2.1
Date: Jun 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archambeau tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Archambeau will feel that in the morning.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Archambeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archambeau down.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archambeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Mandiang backs away, Archambeau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Archambeau throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Archambeau down.
Archambeau is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandiang. #T1#
Archambeau throws a leg kick but Mandiang moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mandiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Archambeau counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Archambeau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a low kick.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Archambeau saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses.
Mandiang scores with a spinning back kick!
Archambeau throws a front kick that sends Mandiang stumbling back into the cage.
Archambeau throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.#T2#
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick from Archambeau.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Archambeau down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archambeau throws a leg kick but Mandiang moved away.
Archambeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Archambeau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archambeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Archambeau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mandiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mandiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Archambeau
and Mandiang counters with a good low kick that Archambeau was not able to check.
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick from Archambeau.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang lands with a nice body kick.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10

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

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