Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Mangold misses the jab.
Kim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kim tries to land a body kick
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Kim.
Mangold with a jab.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Mangold's side.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
Kim throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it. #T2#
Mangold lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim tries to clinch but Mangold is having none of it.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mangold. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Mangold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mangold tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Mangold steps away.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.
Kim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim moves away from the strike by Mangold. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Mangold back into the cage.#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Kim tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kim. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with some punches.
Mangold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kim. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Mangold scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mangold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Chest Mangold will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mangold misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Mangold misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold. #T1#
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Mangold checks the leg kick.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Mangold misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mangold there.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangold jabs at Kim's body.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
and Mangold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Kim counters with a body kick.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Mangold misses with a straight left. #T3#
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Mangold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mangold's knee momentarily.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mangold. Beautiful body shot.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mangold.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangold swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
Kim cracks Mangold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Kim misses with the combination.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Mangold with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
That kick from Kim tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
Kim tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.#T2#
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangold is wise to it.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangold stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Kim's defenses.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangold blocks the leg kick.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim looks for the body kick but Mangold saw that one coming. #T3#
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold lands an overhand right.#T4#
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Mangold punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Mangold steps away.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangold throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Mangold scores with a hook.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kim wants to land a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Mangold's defenses.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mangold duly obliges.
Mangold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
A jab from Kim misses.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mangold misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim. #BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold with a jab.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Mangold scores with a jab to the head.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangold as he connects with a hook.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mangold counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangold.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target. #T4#
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.#CL2#
Kim clinches.
Mangold wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
Kim pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kim tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold had his way with Yasol Kim in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim slips a straight right by Mangold.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a left and a right that stings Mangold.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Mangold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
A jab from Kim misses.
Mangold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim. #T1#
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kim.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Yasol Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold cracks Kim with a good jab.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Mangold lands with a shot to the body.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Mangold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangold.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold lands a jab.#T3#
Mangold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim misses with a double jab
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mangold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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!
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangold misses with the combination.
Kim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim delivers a nice body kick.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mangold.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mangold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.

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 Chest Mangold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
Chest Mangold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Mangold scores with a body shot.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsic misses with a wild combination.
Mangold throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Mangold.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic 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.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold with a nice cross.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Orsic throws a right and a left that Mangold avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold. #T2#
Mangold lands with a nice body punch.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsic scores with a body shot.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping left.#T3#
Orsic wants to clinch up but Mangold keeps it at a distance.
Mangold throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic throws a counter combo.
Mangold punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsic works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Mangold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic lands with an overhand left.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsic.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Orsic does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Orsic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mangold has got the better of the exchanges.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mangold swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Mangold connects with a looping right hand.
Orsic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold lands with an overhand left.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Orsic throws a series of punches but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Orsic scores with a jab.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic takes one to the chin there.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Orsic coming out on top.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Orsic is looking for the big counter here.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic misses with a left hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Orsic misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orsic.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Mangold defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold slips under a jab from Orsic.
Orsic misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangold.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.#T1#
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Mangold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Orsic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Orsic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mangold jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Orsic right on the button with a cross.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold. #T4#
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold moves forwards but Orsic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic takes one to the side of the head.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
A jab lands there for Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Orsic throws a right hand that misses
and Orsic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic throws a combination that misses
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses the jab.
Orsic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Orsic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease.
Mangold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orsic looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mangold coming out on top.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic slips a straight right by Mangold.
Orsic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsic moves forwards but Mangold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangold's hands.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mangold misses. #T3#
Mangold misses with a body shot.
Mangold fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Orsic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Orsic misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic slips under a jab.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic with a poor takedown
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mangold lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Mangold. That snapped Orsic's head back.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsic doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold 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.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Some wild striking there from Orsic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold had his way with Mate Orsic in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Mangold scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses the jab.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangold misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic stalks Mangold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangold's face. Mangold staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Orsic.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic misses the body punch
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Orsic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsic.
Mangold is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic is nestled in close to Mangold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mangold trying to control from the bottom.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangold to regain full guard.
Orsic trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orsic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses.
Mangold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangold is keeping the position for now.
Orsic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangold tries to avoid it but Orsic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangold to the ground. Mangold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orsic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a good low kick that Bomstaerk was not able to check.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Bomstaerk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMangold.
Mangold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bomstaerk throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Bomstaerk has been cut.
Bomstaerk loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Bomstaerk misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Mangold counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bomstaerk! Mangold lets Bomstaerk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Bomstaerk out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Mangold is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
Chest Mangold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Drozd closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Drozd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Drozd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mangold tries a body shot but Drozd blocks it.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Drozd looking to stall. #BC2#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drozd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Drozd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Drozd misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drozd walks into a jab.
Drozd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangold 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 Drozd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drozd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mangold defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold throws a head kick but Drozd moves out of range.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
Drozd moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Drozd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drozd misses with a two punch combination.
Drozd throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd misses with a kick to the body.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Mangold responds with a good body kick, but Drozd manages to step out the way in time.
Drozd with the inside leg kick.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Drozd had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drozd lands a really nice looking cross but Mangold seems unphased.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Drozd tumbling to the canvas! Mangold pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Drozd was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Chest Mangold, 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: OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Mangold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangold throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Mangold connects with a jab.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes motions for Mangold to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mangold is looking to clinch.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Barnes 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.
Mangold throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Mangold tries to clinch up.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangold.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold wants to clinch.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold connects with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Mangold counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mangold clinches up against the cage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action. #T3#
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangold has double underhooks.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes trying to control the position but instead, Mangold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnes into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes tries to circle away but Mangold has him pinned against the cage.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold misses with some punches.
Mangold digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes is trying to push Mangold away but Mangold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mangold prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Mangold lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangold gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mangold tries to clinch up.
Mangold scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mangold has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangold lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangold digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chest Mangold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mangold digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to push Mangold away but Mangold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mangold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Mangold keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Mangold lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Mangold pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Mangold. #T2#
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mangold.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mangold scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mangold lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Mangold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barnes with a big uppercut! Barnes tries to clinch up but Mangold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barnes to the mat! Barnes covers up and Mangold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chest Mangold!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
Mangold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Stardust lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mangold backs up against the cage.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangold is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Mangold slips a straight right by Stardust.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust throws a right hand that Mangold ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangold also avoids with ease.
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!
Mangold lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
Mangold throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Mangold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Stardust is looking to land body kicks.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Stardust throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a left and a right that stings Mangold.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold lands a jab.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust misses the jab.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Stardust avoided it.#T2#
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold counters with a slapping 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!
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Stardust stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mangold slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust takes one to the chin there.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stardust throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangold misses with a jab to the body
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Stardust takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold lands a jab.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Stardust takes one on the button.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mangold catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stardust 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.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mangold throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust throws a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Mangold's front leg with a kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust slips a straight right by Mangold.
Mangold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust lands with a hook. Mangold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Stardust throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mangold defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold throws a big counter combination but Stardust scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stardust misses with a left hand
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangold moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Mangold.
Mangold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Mangold scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Mangold counters with a two punch combo.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold slips a straight right by Stardust.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold thows a body kick. Stardust tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Mangold does it's job there.
Mangold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mangold has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangold lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangold.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stardust misses with a jab to the body
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stardust blocks a head kick by Mangold.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust tries to work over Mangold's front leg with a kick but Mangold checks it.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Mangold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangold.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mangold lands.
It looks like Mangold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Mangold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
Stardust throws out a counter right but Mangold avoids it with no problem.
Mangold misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mangold counters with a two punch combo.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold misses the body punch
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangold throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick.
Mangold lunges at Stardust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stardust's hand.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangold thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Mangold throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.#T1#
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mangold scores with a leg kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangold to score with a decent uppercut.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Mangold's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Stardust walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangold.
Mangold slips under a jab from Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Mangold.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Mangold moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mangold.
Mangold blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Stardust misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a right hand to the body.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Mangold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Stardust only half commits.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangold misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Stardust has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold misses the jab.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Mangold slips a straight right by Stardust.
Mangold scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chest Mangold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangold 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 351 -
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Mangold thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Kim rushes Mangold and presses him up against the cage.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Mangold avoids the damage to the body.
Kim gets through Mangold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Kim.
Mangold pushes Kim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold. #BC#
Mangold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim throws a sloppy body shot
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangold takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Kim throws a sloppy body shot
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim misses with a body shot
and Mangold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kim scores with the left hand. Mangold knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim tries to clinch but Mangold is having none of it.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Mangold back into the cage.#T2#
Mangold is working Kim over against the cage.#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kim lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Mangold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim stuns Mangold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.#T4#
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Mangold's defenses.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mangold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kim to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Kim catches Mangold right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold. #BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Mangold shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold lands a right hand.
Mangold wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Kim. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch.
Mangold moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kim misses the jab.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold blocks a leg kick.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kim darts in and clinches Mangold up against the cage.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mangold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Kim swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mangold tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim misses with a 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!
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
Kim pushes Mangold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Kim pulls Mangold into guard.
Mangold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Mangold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangold is retaining full guard.
Mangold working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangold circles away.
Mangold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage. #BC#
Mangold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Kim wants to land a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim prevents Mangold from breaking the clinch.
Kim is working Mangold over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kim. #T1#
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Mangold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Kim.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Kim working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kim stalling.
Mangold is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Kim. #BC#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim is looking to clinch but Mangold is avoiding it.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Kim works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kim just manages to avoid it.
Kim clobbers Mangold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangold.
Mangold digs a right hand underneath Kim's ribcage. Kim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Kim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!#T4#
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangold should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Kim as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangold will feel that in the morning.
Kim lands a really nice looking cross but Mangold seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Mangold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Kim.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Mangold half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kim throws a leg kick but Mangold moved away.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold. #T1#
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
It appears Mangold was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Kim gets a clinch.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Mangold tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the cage.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands. #BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim 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 Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mangold throws a quick counter head kick but Kim was just out of range.
Kim scores with a hook.
Mangold checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mangold if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Kim is predictable there
and Mangold counters with a one-two to the body.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kim tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Kim.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim throws a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Kim jabs Mangold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kim tries to clinch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kim with a hook.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Mangold moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim looks to clinch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice shot by Kim.
Kim throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mangold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a nice body kick.
Kim misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a leg kick
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim misses with a low kick.#T1#
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Kim tries to clinch but Mangold is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mangold 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.
Kim jabs Mangold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Kim scores with a jab.
Kim throws a sloppy body shot
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Kim.
Mangold takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
As Kim looks to move away, Mangold throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Kim thumps Mangold with a low kick.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Mangold was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Kim moves to clinch but Mangold breaks away
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim. #T4#
Kim punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Mangold.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim. #CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Mangold wants to break free but Kim has control. #BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Yasol Kim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 345 - Wulf Vs Biden
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alela closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alela throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela.
Mangold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alela scores with the left hand. Mangold knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Mangold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alela misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mangold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mangold walks into a straight right hand from Alela.
Alela lands with a nice combination. Mangold backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Mangold steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mangold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alela.
Mangold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alela throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
A little jabbing left from Mangold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alela scores with a jab.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Alela misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold is looking for the big counter here.
Alela misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Alela 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.
Alela throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alela misses with a combination
and Mangold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alela throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alela lands with a nice body punch.
Alela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangold avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Alela misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Mangold counters with a nice right hand that sends Alela toppling to the canvas! Alela scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mangold finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Sao Alela has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alela fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold slips a jab and a cross from Alela.
Mangold unleashes a big counter combination but Alela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alela lands an overhand right.
Alela thuds his right hand into Mangold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Alela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Alela avoids it with no problem.
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alela lands with a nice body punch.
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Alela.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Mangold avoids the head kick by Alela.
Alela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Alela throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A low kick from Alela misses #KD2#
and Mangold counters with a nice right hand that sends Alela toppling to the canvas! Alela scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mangold finish him?!#ROC2#Alela is rocked!
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Alela catches Mangold right on the button with a cross.
Oh Alela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alela throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
A very excited looking Chest Mangold 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: OFK 324 - Nik Vs Jankovic
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Mangold does no damage.
Toal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangold moves away from the strike by Toal.
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Toal's head but Toal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
Toal misses the jab.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Toal counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Toal scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal moves out of range of the body kick from Mangold.
Toal throws out a counter right but Mangold avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Mangold misses
and Toal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Toal swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a big right hand! Oh Toal is in trouble here! Mangold follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!
After winning the bout, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Keir Toal was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be better!'.

Event: OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Mangold in a clinch. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Santos.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Mangold pushes him off.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangold off the cage and back into range.
Mario Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos tries to clinch up
and Mangold counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Mangold against the cage.
Mangold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangold throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Mangold lands a jab.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Mangold.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos wants to clinch but Mangold slips to the side
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Santos square on the jaw! Damn, Santos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
After winning the bout, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 314 - Escalante Vs Brown
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Happy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mangold.
Happy fails with the takedown
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Happy looks for the body kick but Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Happy manages to avoid it.
Happy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mangold can pounce on him.
Happy tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a low kick, right behind Happy 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangold with a nice calf kick.
Happy tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.#T1##TD2#
Happy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mangold quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Happy connects with a nice short shot to Mangold's temple.
Happy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangold's head.
Happy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mangold reverses the position - he's now on top in Happy's guard. #SUB2#
Happy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Happy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Happy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mangold is defending well. Happy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mangold has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Happy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Happy!
A victorious Anti Happy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 306 - Escalante Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMorad.
Morad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangold misses with a two punch combination.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Morad.
Morad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
Morad tried to counter with a leg kick but Mangold avoided it.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
Morad moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangold.
Morad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mangold's waist but Mangold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morad off to one side.
Morad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangold checks a low kick from Morad.
Morad lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Morad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Mangold catches Morad right on the button with a cross.
Morad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morad misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Morad lands with a nice body punch.
Morad checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Morad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
Morad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Morad.
Morad misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Morad connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morad or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangold, which made it look bad.
Morad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morad tries to move into range but Mangold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Mangold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mangold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangold scrambles back to his feet.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Morad connects with a high kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morad can pounce on him.
Mangold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morad throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morad finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangold 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 Morad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
A big right from Mangold misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Morad misses the target.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morad.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morad staying out of range there.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Morad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morad connects with a looping right hand.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Mangold connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Jab by Mangold.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morad.
A jab from Morad misses.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Morad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Morad is predictable there
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Morad is rocked!
Mangold lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Morad - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mangold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 299 - Chambers Vs Cooper
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probert throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Probert missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Probert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Probert moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Probert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Probert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Probert drives through and clinches with Mangold against the cage.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
Probert blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Probert's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Probert is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Probert drives through and clinches with Mangold against the cage.
Probert prevents a body shot from Mangold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Probert just leaning against Mangold, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert.
Mangold tries a body shot but Probert blocks it.
Probert lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probert's elbow.
Mangold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Probert.
Probert misses with some punches.
Mangold tries to work over Probert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Probert blocking some punches.
Probert digs a right hand underneath Mangold's ribcage. Mangold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Probert presses Mangold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probert has Mangold pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Probert lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Probert.
Probert is working Mangold over against the cage.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Probert working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Probert.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probert has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold is leaning against Probert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Probert.
Probert presses Mangold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangold working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Probert fails to land.
Probert blocking some punches.
Probert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert. #T4#
Probert misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Probert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probert.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mangold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Probert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probert.
Probert lands a nice uppercut.
Probert tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold digs a right hand underneath Probert's ribcage. Probert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Probert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Probert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Mangold lands but Probert takes it in his stride.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Probert slips the punch.
Probert misses the jab.
Mangold tried to score with a low kick but Probert checks it.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Probert.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert slips a jab from Mangold.
A little feinted left hand from Probert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##CL#
Probert clinches with his opponent.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probert.
Probert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangold or not.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probert tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probert tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert working aggressively here.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Probert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mangold.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Probert pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Probert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mangold.
Mangold is breathing heavily.
Probert tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob Probert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Probert misses with a body punch.
Probert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangold tries a body shot but Probert blocks it.
Probert scores with a shoulder strike.
Probert blocking some punches.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Probert.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
A short left from Probert.
Probert scores with a shot to the side of Mangold's head.
Probert scores with a shot to the side of Mangold's head.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Probert.
Mangold tries a body shot but Probert blocks it.
Mangold lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangold lands a hook that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Probert.
Probert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probert.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Probert avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Probert.
Probert is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mangold's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Probert lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangold tries to work over Probert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Probert.
Still in the clinch, Probert scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probert.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Probert.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probert working aggressively here.
Mangold digs a right hand underneath Probert's ribcage. Probert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Probert.
Mangold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probert's elbow.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Probert controls the action.
Probert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Probert's head. #BC#
Probert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Probert misses.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Probert dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mangold throws a leg kick but Probert moved away.
Probert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Probert throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probert throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
Probert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Probert tries to counter by clinching up but Mangold breaks away and moves out of range.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Probert.
The fighters circle momentarily. Probert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangold throws a hook but Probert avoids it easily.
Probert throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Probert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold checks a low kick from Probert.
Mangold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Probert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Probert swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Mangold. #T1#
Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangold scores with a shoulder strike.
Probert has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Probert.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Probert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probert.
Mangold lands a left hand.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probert tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold lands a shoulder strike.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Mangold lands a hook that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Probert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Probert misses with a body punch.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Probert lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Probert.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangold.
Probert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Probert misses with some punches.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Probert lands a left hand. #BC#
Probert breaks the clinch.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Chest Mangold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probert throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
Probert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold scores with a leg kick.
Probert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mangold connects with the punch.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert tries to clinch but Mangold moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Mangold. #T4#
Probert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probert closes the distance but Mangold moves to the side
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Probert.
Probert scores with a nice head shot.
Mangold slips a jab from Probert.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
Mangold misses with a body punch
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
An attempted straight right counter from Probert misses the target.
Bob Probert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Probert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Probert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Probert dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!

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 Bob Probert.
Well Probert 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Mangold connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira lands a jab to Mangold's midsection.
Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira feints a jab promting Mangold to slip. Oliveira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mangold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Mangold tries a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Mangold sprawls well.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Oliveira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Mangold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Mangold sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Oliveira catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold with a nice cross.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliveira cracks Mangold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliveira wants to clinch.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangold, which made it look bad.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Mangold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira jumps guard but Mangold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Mangold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangold smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mangold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oliveira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira misses with a double 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!
Mangold keeps Oliveira at a distance using the push kick.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Mangold with a series of wild strikes but Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mangold swinging wildly here.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into range and clinches up with Mangold.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira wants to break free but Mangold has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
Mangold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Mangold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oliveira with a big uppercut! Oliveira tries to clinch up but Mangold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira covers up and Mangold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chest Mangold!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
A combination from Mangold does no damage.
Chandler jabs Mangold right on the nose. Mangold blinks but takes it well.
Mangold connects with an inside leg kick.
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mangold thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Mangold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mike Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#KD#
Mangold sends Chandler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mangold is motioning to the referee to let Chandler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Chandler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike Chandler has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Chandler leaves his chin hanging out and Mangold seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chandler crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Khadzhimurad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangold, pushing him back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangold tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
A nice left hand lands by Khadzhimurad.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold cracks Khadzhimurad with a nice body shot.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Mangold avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadzhimurad.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Mangold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Mangold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
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 body shot lands from Mangold.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Khadzhimurad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Khadzhimurad digs a right hand into Mangold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangold's gas tank.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadzhimurad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Mangold.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Khadzhimurad lands with a left to the head.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
Mangold lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangold.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold lands a body shot.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Mangold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Mangold lands a left hand.
Mangold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khadzhimurad lands with a right to the head.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold 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.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad pushes Mangold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Mangold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadzhimurad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Khadzhimurad clinches up with Mangold and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Khadzhimurad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mangold.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chest Mangold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mangold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch. #T1#
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Mangold gets through Khadzhimurad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangold misses with some punches.
A short right from Khadzhimurad.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
A short left from Mangold.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Mangold pushes Khadzhimurad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold lands a right hand.
Mangold takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Mangold stalling.
Mangold misses with some punches.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land. #T3#
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold works on Khadzhimurad's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold lands a body punch.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad blocking some punches.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Khadzhimurad lands a left hand.
Mangold tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Khadzhimurad. #T4#
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Mangold lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Mangold tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mangold scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khakim Khadzhimurad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Mangold moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khadzhimurad throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangold throws a leg kick which misses Khadzhimurad's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadzhimurad tries to avoid it.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad misses with a kick to the body
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Mangold 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.
Mangold lands with a good body shot.
Mangold throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
Mangold throws a front kick that sends Khadzhimurad stumbling back into the cage.
Khadzhimurad with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Khadzhimurad.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Khadzhimurad seems unphased. #ROC2#Khadzhimurad is rocked!
Mangold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold catches Khadzhimurad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold punishes Khadzhimurad's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold moves out of range as Khadzhimurad strikes.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Khadzhimurad is predictable there
and Mangold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and pushes Mangold back into the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
Mangold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Mangold tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Khadzhimurad blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here. #T3#
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Mangold avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shot to the side of Mangold's head.
Khadzhimurad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land. #T4#
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mangold.
Khadzhimurad misses 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!
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad scores with a hook to the body.
Mangold takes a shot to the head.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold cracks Khadzhimurad with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Mangold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad is leaning against Mangold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangold tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chest Mangold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mangold 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Our winner, Chest Mangold, 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: Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Ratt stuffs the takedown.
Ratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt - Ratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ratt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chest Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratt throws a low kick but Mangold moves out of range easily.
Mangold goes for a double leg but Ratt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ratt continues to drive forward.
Mangold is trying to pull guard but Ratt has him pressed against the cage.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ratt to keep the fight standing.
Ratt working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt prevents the takedown attempt.
Mangold looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
Ratt working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratt.#T1#
Ratt working aggressively here.
Ratt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ratt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ratt lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ratt misses with a body kick.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Ratt throws a leg kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ratt blocks a jab.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangold moves out of range as Ratt throws a body kick. #T2#
Ratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt misses with a leg kick
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratt throws a shot to the body.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratt misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold slips under a jab from Ratt.
Mangold misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Ratt misses.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ratt is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Ratt circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ratt sprawls well. Ratt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangold dives in for a single leg takedown but Ratt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ratt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ratt scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangold goes for a takedown attempt but Ratt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Ratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Ratt misses with a leg kick
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold shoots in and drives through. Ratt sprawls well.
Mangold moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ratt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ratt misses with a low kick.
Mangold tries to counter by clinching up but Ratt breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangold.#T4#
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangold checks a leg kick nicely.
Mangold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Mangold clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ratt manages to break the clinch.
Ratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratt works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt is looking to chop away at Mangold's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ratt misses with a double jab #CL#
and Mangold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangold. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch.
Mangold fails to land with a series of punches.
Ratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
As Ratt looks to move away, Mangold throws a big counter combo but Ratt just gets out of the way.#CL#
Mangold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Ratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Mangold does no damage.
Ratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ratt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mangold. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Mangold shoots for a double leg takedown but Ratt sprawls well. He's pushed Mangold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ratt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ratt misses with a low kick as Mangold jumps back.
Ratt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangold throws a big counter combination but Ratt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Ratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
An inside leg kick from Ratt misses.
Mangold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ratt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangold under the eye.
Mangold dives in and grabs Ratt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratt pushes down on Mangold's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chest Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mangold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mangold or perhaps it was just good defense by Ratt, which made it look bad.
Good work by Mangold as he checks the leg kick.
Ratt throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Ratt misses.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chest Mangold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratt is looking to land body kicks.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt looks for the body kick but Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ratt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mangold counters with a three punch combo that has Ratt backing up. Ratt nods at Mangold to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mangold.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Ratt lands a body shot.
Ratt wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mangold.
Ratt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ratt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ratt swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Ratt lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Mangold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ratt sprawls and moves away.
Ratt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ratt as he avoids it easily.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Ratt. No joy for Mangold on that attempt.
Ratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ratt throws a leg kick but Mangold moved away.
Ratt wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Ratt sizes up Mangold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mangold tries for a takedown but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mangold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mangold misses with the combination.
Ratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Ratt throws a sloppy head kick and Mangold moves out of range easily.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Mangold tries to clinch
and Ratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratt scores with the left hand. Mangold knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Ratt, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Ratt against the cage but Ratt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Ratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Ratt.#T1#
Ratt throws the kick towards the body but Mangold avoids it.
Ratt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ratt connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Ratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratt throws a low kick, looking for Mangold's leg but Mangold calmly moves out of range.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Mangold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mangold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ratt. No joy for Mangold on that attempt.
Ratt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mangold blocks a leg kick.
Ratt throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ratt.#T2#
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Ratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold is looking for a counter combo.
Ratt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chest Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Ratt, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Ratt against the cage but Ratt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ratt.
Mangold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ratt manages to circle out of the way.
Mangold wants to clinch.#T3#
Ratt misses with a straight right.
Mangold blocks a head kick by Ratt.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Ratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mangold.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mangold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ratt circles away.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratt.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt - Ratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangold tries to clinch there but Ratt circles away.
Ratt throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Ratt counters with a left to the body.
Mangold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ratt pinned against the cage. Ratt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Ratt throws a leg kick that misses.
Mangold avoids a kick to the body.
Ratt misses with an uppercut.
Mangold moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
Ratt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt is looking to score with low kicks.
Mangold throws a big counter combination but Ratt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ratt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangold blocks the leg kick.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Mangold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbur Ratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ratt 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose V
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Mangold has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Mangold cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
Mangold lands an uppercut.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangold to keep the fight standing.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
Mangold lands an uppercut.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Mangold holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangold to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Cartwright pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mangold passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Cartwright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cartwright throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mangold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for a submission but Mangold is keeping him at bay.
Mangold is trying to stand.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Cartwright has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Mangold taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clin Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Mangold misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Mangold was not able to check.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold 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.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov cracks Mangold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
Mangold looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Akhtankhanov seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Mangold.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Mangold down. #T1#
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov 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 Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Mangold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
As Mangold backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangold.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov. #T3#
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs Mangold right on the nose. Mangold blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Akhtankhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mangold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangold is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Mangold shakes it off.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mangold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Mangold misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a low kick, right behind Mangold 's knee. #T2#
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Mangold's body.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses.
Mangold checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Mangold lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Mangold throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.#T4#
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Mangold wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov 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!
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1-2. Mangold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangold.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a good, hard body kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangold. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uchiha 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.
Mangold throws a solid leg kick but Uchiha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangold.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uchiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Uchiha tries to counter it with a takedown but Mangold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Uchiha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uchiha misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uchiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangold avoids it really well and circles away.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Uchiha had a free shot at his head there.
Uchiha jabs Mangold to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uchiha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uchiha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Uchiha misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uchiha misses with a hook.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uchiha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Uchiha misses with a low kick.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a jab to the head.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Uchiha.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha goes for a double leg but Mangold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mangold continues to drive forward.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uchiha.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Uchiha cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Mangold slams his shin into Uchiha's torso.
Uchiha throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Uchiha misses.
Uchiha misses with a takedown
and Mangold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uchiha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Mangold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mangold wants it to stay on the feet.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uchiha is defended easily by Mangold.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Uchiha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mangold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mangold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uchiha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Uchiha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mangold jabs Uchiha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold slaps away a takedown attempt from Uchiha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
Uchiha with a poor takedown
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uchiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Uchiha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uchiha showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Uchiha is working for a kimura but Mangold is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Uchiha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangold is just riding it out for now. Uchiha eventually gives up the hold.
Uchiha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Uchiha is looking for a kimura here.
Uchiha is looking to advance position but Mangold won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mangold pushes Uchiha off looking to stand but Uchiha dives back in and keeps control.
Uchiha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Mangold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uchiha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working. #SUB2#
Uchiha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Uchiha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mangold sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Uchiha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet.
Mangold is staying active underneath Uchiha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Uchiha seems to be working for a kimura but Mangold defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Uchiha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Uchiha seems to be working for a kimura but Mangold defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Uchiha moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Uchiha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mangold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uchiha misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Uchiha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mangold defends well and Uchiha ends up having to push Mangold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uchiha has his takedown stuffed
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uchiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mangold pinned against the cage. Mangold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchiha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
Mangold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uchiha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Uchiha misses with a body shot
and Mangold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Uchiha misses with a looping right.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Uchiha avoided it.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold stuffs the takedown.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uchiha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Mangold clinches up with Uchiha and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Uchiha pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Mangold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Uchiha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mangold is looking to defend but Uchiha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mangold! Uchiha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mangold taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauske Uchiha!
After winning the bout, Sauske Uchiha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Roll shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
A left lands for Mangold.
Roll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Roll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Mangold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roll lands a jab.
Mangold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Roll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roll moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roll misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Roll swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Mangold's leg but Mangold calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
Roll tries to clinch up
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roll lands an overhand right.
Mangold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Roll.
Roll misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.#T2#
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold with the inside leg kick.
Mangold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mangold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Roll. #CL2#
Roll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards. #T3#
Roll works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Mangold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Mangold lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll blocking some punches.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Roll.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Roll lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Roll tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Roll tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards. #BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Roll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Mangold avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Mangold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangold misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
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!
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangold or not.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold is leaning against Roll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll is trying to break the clinch but Mangold is controlling him.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Roll.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roll clobbers Mangold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mangold with a jab.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range. #CL#
Mangold moves into the clinch.#T2#
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Mangold counters with a quick kick to the body but Roll blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangold.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Mangold down.
Roll misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold slips a straight right by Roll.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws out a powerful jab.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold misses with a hook.#T3#
A head kick by Roll misses
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roll misses with a hook.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Roll.
Roll misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Mangold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Mangold pushes him off.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Roll misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll lands with a straight right. Mangold didn't see that one coming.
Mangold takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Mangold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Roll. #BC2#
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Mangold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Roll.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roll with a hook.
Roll 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.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll with a nice cross.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Roll throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Mangold throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Roll misses.
Mangold lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Roll rushes Mangold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roll can turn it around.#T3#
Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards. #BC#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roll.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll throws out a powerful jab.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roll.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangold thows a body kick. Roll tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangold motions for Roll to come forward. Mangold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokken Roll.
Well Roll 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Mangold staying out of range there.
Mangold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brankovic checks it well.
Brankovic wants to counter with a clinch but Mangold pushes him away.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brankovic manages to avoid it.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a low kick but Brankovic moves out of range easily.
Brankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Brankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold scores with a jab to the body.
Brankovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangold's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brankovic manages to avoid it.
Mangold lands with a shot to the body.
Brankovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brankovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brankovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mangold, as that shot connected.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brankovic.
Mangold connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Brankovic is rocked!
Mangold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Brankovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brankovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Mangold connects with a right hand. Brankovic shakes it off.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Mangold.
Mangold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mangold! Brankovic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!
An out of breath Chest Mangold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Mangold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Joshy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Joshy throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
Mangold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Nice cross by Joshy.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
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!
Mangold walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold thinks about the counter body kick.
Mangold slips a straight right by Joshy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangold. Joshy shrugs it off though.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
A little jabbing left from Mangold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshy counters with a nice body shot.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy sizes up Mangold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Joshy. Those never looked like landing.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Mangold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mangold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangold smiles and moves away.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold slips a straight right by Joshy.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.#T3#
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangold - that will leave a mark!
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joshy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joshy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangold scrambles back to his feet.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range. #T4#
Joshy misses with a few strikes there.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Joshy.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Joshy. That snapped Mangold's head back.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy'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#
Joshy misses with an uppercut
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses
and Joshy counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Mangold thinks about the counter body kick.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joshy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangold doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshy circles away.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.#T1#
Joshy catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Mangold tries to counter with a clinch but Joshy shakes him off and moves away.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy 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.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshy cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.#T2#
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Mangold.
Mangold drops his hands momentarily and Joshy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshy with a body shot.
Mangold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Joshy. Beautiful body shot.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Mangold throws a low kick, looking for Joshy's leg but Joshy calmly moves out of range.
Joshy appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold misses with the body kick
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joshy duly obliges.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Joshy slips under a jab from Mangold.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangold misses the jab.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joshy.#T1#
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Joshy misses.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Mangold lands a high kick!
Joshy cracks Mangold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Joshy misses.
A punch combination from Mangold misses. #CL#
Joshy has Mangold up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Mangold gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mangold.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold. #T2#
Joshy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Joshy.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshy - that landed with a thud.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Mangold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangold walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joshy punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Mangold slips under a jab from Joshy.
Mangold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshy punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Mangold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joshy.
Mangold scores with the left hand. Joshy knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Joshy keeps it at a distance.
Joshy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Joshy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.

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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Mangold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks. #CL2#
Warrior closes the distance and clinches.
Warrior misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Warrior.
Mangold is working Warrior over against the cage.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mangold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warrior blocks a body shot from Mangold.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Warrior.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warrior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold scores with a shoulder strike.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a punch to the body.
Warrior lands an uppercut.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warrior.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Warrior avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Warrior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Warrior blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Warrior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangold or not.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangold digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Mangold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warriors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Tourney Warrior has been cut.
Tourney Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Warrior drives through and clinches with Mangold against the cage.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Warrior. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Warrior.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Mangold prevents a body shot from Warrior.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Warrior tries to throw a body punch but Mangold avoids it by throwing Warrior back against the cage.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mangold.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangold misses with some punches.
Mangold lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
Warrior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold punishes Warrior's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Warrior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warrior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Warrior is rocked!
Warrior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangold.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold cracks Warrior with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Warrior tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mangold pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Warrior is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!
Our winner, Chest Mangold, 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: LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Ace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ace. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ace throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Ace's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mangold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Mangold misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ace counters with a single leg into guard. Mangold didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mangold has his hands on Ace's head, controlling the position.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Ace passes into half guard.
Ace trying to control from Mangold's half guard. Mangold has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Ace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace stops Mangold from standing up.
Ace stays in close to Mangold's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ace trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ace is looking to stall here but Mangold recovers full guard.
Ace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Ace trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Ace is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangold has wrist control.
Mangold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ace controls the pace.
Mangold is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ace dives into side control.
Ace throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ace working the ground and pound but Mangold is defending the strikes.
Ace laying and praying for a moment but Mangold takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Ace tries to pass to full mount but Mangold defends it.
Mangold is staying active underneath Ace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangold defending well though.
Ace takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ace passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ace lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Portgas D Ace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ace walks into a left hand.
Ace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold thumps Ace with a low kick.
Mangold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ace checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Ace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mangold is trying to stand.
Ace throwing shots but Mangold is blocking nicely.
Ace trying to control the pace.
Mangold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ace on the ground.
Ace not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Mangold is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Ace seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ace wants to control but Mangold is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Ace.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Ace.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ace.
Ace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mangold rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Ace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ace lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Ace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ace's corner calls for a 1-2. Ace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Ace keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold lands a jab to the nose.
Ace scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangold feints and then cracks Ace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ace down.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ace.
Portgas D Ace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold wants to clinch but Ace slips to the side#TD2#
and Ace counters with a shoot takedown. Mangold fights it but they end up in guard.
Ace wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Ace landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Ace wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Ace is working Mangold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Portgas D Ace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mangold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ace looking to pass the guard.
Ace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ace prevents Mangold from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Ace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ace trying to move into half guard but instead Mangold has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ace controlling Mangold's posture.
Mangold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Ace is looking for a triangle but Mangold pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Portgas D Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mangold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangold with a nice calf kick.
Mangold with the inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ace.
Ace looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Ace.
Ace moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ace, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ace punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Ace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Ace.#T1#
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Ace keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ace.
Ace misses with a body shot
and Mangold counters with an inside leg kick.
Ace lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold delivers a nice body kick.
Mangold scores with a jab to the body.
Ace lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Ace had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold tries to work over Ace's front leg with a kick but Ace checks it.
Ace with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Ace throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mangold clinches up against the cage.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ace looking to stall.
Ace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mangold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ace tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away. #CL2#
Ace rushes Mangold and presses him up against the cage.
Ace is trying to stall.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Ace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ace taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ace has Mangold pushed against the cage.
Ace is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portgas D Ace.
Ace scores with a jab to the body.
Portgas D Ace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Ace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ace throws out the jab.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ace just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Ace.
Ace works over Mangold's head and body with a nice combination.
Mangold connects with the punch.
Mangold cracks Ace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ace.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses.
Mangold cracks a nice hook into Ace's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ace throws a body shot but no joy.
Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ace.
Mangold throws a leg kick which misses Ace's front leg but catches the back leg as Ace tries to avoid it.
Ace slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Ace does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Ace misses its intended target.
Ace misses the shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangold misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Ace advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ace in particular looking to stall.
Ace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mangold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Ace is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that'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 Chest Mangold.
I think Ace 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Larsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larsen thows a body kick. Mangold tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangold punishes Larsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Larsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Mangold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Larsen checks a leg kick.
Mangold connects with a leg kick.
Mangold jabs Larsen right on the nose. Larsen blinks but takes it well.
Mangold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen scores with a leg kick.
Mangold connects with a body shot.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
It looked like Larsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Larsen checks it.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mangold looks for the body kick but Larsen saw that one coming.
Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
A jab from Mangold misses.
A quick step to the side and Larsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangold.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen cracks Mangold with an open hand slap.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Mangold avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Mangold thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Mangold. Mangold maintains the clinch.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Larsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Larsen misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsen tries to break free but Mangold pushes him back against the cage.
Larsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsen has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsen is trying to force a seperation but Mangold has the dominant position.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Larsen's head.
Larsen stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands. #T3#
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsen misses with a knee strike.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mangold.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Larsen's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen blocking some punches.
Larsen taking a breather.
Larsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Larsen as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold keeps control of Larsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold digs a right hand underneath Larsen's ribcage. Larsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Larsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangold.
Larsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Larsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangold misses with some punches.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen blocks an uppercut.
Mangold letting Larsen take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larsen misses with the combination.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larsen with a nice cross.
Larsen with a nice calf kick.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Larsen.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at Mangold's knee but Mangold avoids it well.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Chest Mangold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen slips under a jab from Mangold.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mangold 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.#T1#
Larsen connects with the punch.
Larsen checks a low kick from Mangold.
Larsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Larsen connects with a crisp jab.
Larsen lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Larsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsen.
Larsen scores with a knee to the head.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen leaning against his opponent.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Larsen manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks. #T3#
A jab from Larsen misses.
A good leg kick by Larsen.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold throws an off balance right hand
and Larsen counters with a left to the body.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen thumps Mangold with a low kick.
Larsen throws a combination. Mangold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Larsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Larsen.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangold.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangold.
A low kick from Mangold is predictable there
and Larsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mangold avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Mangold misses.
Larsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangold swinging wildly here.
Larsen scores with a one two! Mangold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Larsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larsen.
Larsen throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen connects with a crisp jab.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Mangold throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Larsen dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!
Larsen lands with a cross.
Larsen tries to bum rush Mangold with a series of wild strikes but Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Mangold takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Mangold tries to score with a low kick but Larsen moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Larsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Larsen tries to bum rush Mangold with a series of wild strikes but Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Larsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Larsen's defenses.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Larsen scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Larsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen 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.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen misses with a hook.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsen.
Mangold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsen lands a high kick!
Mangold pushes Larsen away with a front kick.
Mangold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Mangold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larsen misses with a double jab
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Mangold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mangold moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Mangold throws a leg kick but Larsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mangold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsen. That did some damage!
Larsen lands a head kick. Mangold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a straight right hand.
Larsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsen misses the target.
Mangold takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Larsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
And Larsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Mangold blocks it.#T4#
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Larsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mangold throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Larsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Mangold.
Mangold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsen.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsen.

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 Magnus Larsen.
I think Larsen 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Mangold connects with a body shot that sends Larsen's belly button to the back.
Larsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangold should have avoided that one.
A big left from Larsen misses.
Mangold follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Larsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Larsen finds it's way through Mangold's defenses.
Larsen 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.
Larsen is looking to slow Mangold down with leg kicks.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Larsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangold feints a counter leg kick.
Larsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Mangold throws a chopping leg kick but Larsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsen on the side of the head. #T1#
Larsen misses with the combination.
Mangold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Larsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Larsen.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Mangold slips a straight right by Larsen.
Larsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsen swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.#T2#
Larsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Mangold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Larsen lands with a slapping head kick.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen misses with a body shot
and Larsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsen with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mangold's head.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Larsen takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Larsen misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsen is looking to land body kicks.
Larsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Larsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Good work by Larsen as he checks the leg kick.
Mangold connects with a jab.
Larsen misses with a left hand
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mangold misses.
Larsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mangold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Larsen throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Larsen throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a good low kick that Larsen was not able to check.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen motions for Mangold to come forward. Larsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Larsen.
Larsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen is looking for a counter combo.
Larsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Mangold misses.
Larsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangold takes one to the side of the head.
Larsen misses with a kick to the body.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mangold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Larsen has got the better of the exchanges.
Larsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Larsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mangold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larsen throws a low kick but Mangold moves out of range easily.
Mangold thinks about the counter body kick.
Magnus Larsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mangold lands with a shot to the body.
Larsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangold lands a slapping body shot.
Mangold throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Larsen.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
Larsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mangold avoids the body shot from Larsen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsen.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Nice body punch from Larsen.
Larsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Larsen misses
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Larsen.
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larsen misses with a double jab
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Mangold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larsen misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Larsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold counters with a body kick.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Larsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangold pushes Larsen away with a front kick.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsen. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Mangold counters with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Larsen
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Larsen.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangold blocks the leg kick.
Mangold tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mangold avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larsen misses the jab.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
Mangold cracks a nice hook into Larsen's ribs.
Mangold has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mangold 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.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Larsen thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Larsen.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chest Mangold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mangold connects with a jab.
Mangold swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larsen.
Larsen swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mangold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen scores with a jab. Mangold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mangold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold counters with a body kick.
Larsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen tests Mangold's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Mangold.
Larsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsen thuds his right hand into Mangold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larsen throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Larsen scores with a one two! Mangold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Larsen lands a really nice looking cross but Mangold seems unphased.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Mangold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larsen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larsen throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold connects with a body shot that sends Larsen's belly button to the back.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mangold avoided it.
Mangold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen throws a big counter combination but Mangold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Nice body punch from Larsen.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangold - the referee stops the clock and Larsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangold. Larsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Mangold rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. #BC2#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Mangold misses.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Larsen walks into a straight right hand from Mangold.
Larsen swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold lands a leg kick that knocks Larsen off balance momentarily.
Larsen misses with a double jab
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Larsen checks a leg kick.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.
Larsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsen moves out of range as Mangold throws a body kick.
Larsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chest Mangold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mangold 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhtankhanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangold - the referee stops the clock and Akhtankhanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangold. Akhtankhanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Mangold.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Mangold off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Mangold's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Akhtankhanov avoided it.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Mangold's body.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
That kick from Mangold tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov tests Mangold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangold might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Mangold down with leg kicks.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangold counters with an inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mangold takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Mangold's knee but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Mangold. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangold 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 Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mangold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangold's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold checks a leg kick. #T2#
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Mangold's body.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T4#
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Mangold down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Mangold down.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangold throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangold's hands.
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Mangold's head back.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it. #T1#
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Mangold moves out of range easily.
Mangold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangold scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Mangold lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Mangold's legs.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mangold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov 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.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
That kick from Mangold tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangold off the cage and back into range.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Mangold drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.
Mangold 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's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
In his post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos moves to clinch but Mangold breaks away
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mangold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangold.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.
Mangold missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangold throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Santos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab lands there for Mangold.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangold on the side of the head.
Mangold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangold, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mangold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Santos misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Mangold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is looking to control Mangold's arms but Mangold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the ropes.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos blocks a body shot from Mangold.
Mangold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos trying to stall but Mangold improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Mangold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos cracks Mangold with a nice body shot.
Mangold pushes Santos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold lands an uppercut.
Santos pushes Mangold back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangold gets an underhook and turns Santos into the ropes.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Mangold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the ropes.#BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Mangold's head back.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santos lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Santos catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Mangold's ribcage. Mangold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos is looking to control Mangold's arms but Mangold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the ropes.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangold misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Santos blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Mangold throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold. #BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold misses with the body kick
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
Santos tries to circle away but Mangold has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
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 Chest Mangold will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mangold doesn't seem phased though.
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Mangold drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Santos right on the button. Santos goes down! Mangold follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mangold gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!
Our winner, Chest Mangold, 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: SICKNESS I
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bostic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bostic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangold's head.
Bostic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Bostic prevents Mangold from getting back to his feet.
Bostic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bostic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mangold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mangold can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Bostic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bostic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mangold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bostic. #SUB#
Bostic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bostic won't allow Mangold to sweep him here.
Bostic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bostic landing with the ground and pound.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bostic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mangold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bostic.
Bostic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Mangold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Mangold is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bostic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bostic shoots in but Mangold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Mangold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bostic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mangold feints a counter leg kick.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Bostic slips the punch.
Bostic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bostic shoots in but Mangold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Mangold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Bostic dives in for a single leg takedown but Mangold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Mangold gets underhooks to prevent Bostic's takedown attempt.
Mangold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bostic.
Bostic tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bostic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mangold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangold.
Bostic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mangold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bostic.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bostic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mangold but Mangold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
No luck for Bostic with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Bostic scores with a takedown into Mangold's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic postures up and lands a big shot to Mangold's brow.
Bostic passes Mangold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bostic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bostic wants to pass to mount but Mangold is defending the position.
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mangold won't allow Bostic to pass to mount. #T5#
Bostic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bostic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet.
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bostic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mangold wants to improve his position but Bostic is controlling well. #SUB#
Bostic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangold has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB#
Bostic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mangold is refusing to be controlled, as Bostic sits in half guard.
Bostic thows a huge punch but Mangold dodges it nicely.
Mangold wants to improve his position but Bostic is controlling well.
Bostic winds up and cracks Mangold with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bostic is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangold is staying active underneath Bostic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Mangold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mangold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bostic.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bostic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mangold has hold of Bostic's hands but Bostic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bostic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mangold felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bostic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#ES2#
Mangold has one foot on Bostic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Bostic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bostic scoring with punches to the head and body. #T8#
Bostic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bostic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bostic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Bostic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mangold on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bostic working the ground and pound.
Bostic lands a nice forearm strike.
Mangold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bostic connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Bostic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Bostic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T9#
Bostic wants to control but Mangold is keeping him busy.
Mangold pushes Bostic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bostic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Bostic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mangold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bostic raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangold tries a quick counter leg kick but Bostic is wise to it.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mangold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bostic somewhat.
Bostic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bostic.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Bostic avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bostic fails with the takedown
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bostic or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangold, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
Bostic tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Bostic's head but Bostic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bostic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mangold defends well and Bostic ends up having to push Mangold into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bostic can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangold gets through Bostic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangold gets through Bostic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Mangold lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body.
Bostic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mangold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
Mangold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC2#Bostic is rocked!
Bostic can't get the takedown.
Oh Bostic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Mangold.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest Mangold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mangold manages to break the clinch.
Mangold cracks Bostic with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
After winning the bout, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Santos 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.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos blocks a jab.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Santos defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Santos swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy body kick from Mangold
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Mangold throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mangold tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mario Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangold slips a jab from Santos.
Mangold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangold.
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Santos.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mangold counter with a right hand. #T4#
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangold on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Santos blocks the leg kick.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangold momentarily.
Mangold defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangold throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mangold slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Santos stuns Mangold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Mangold's ribs.#T1#
Santos lands with a cross.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Mangold throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold misses with a jab to the body
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Santos catches Mangold right on the button with a cross.
Mangold throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos lands a jab to Mangold's midsection.
Nice cross by Santos.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Mangold settles back down.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Mangold is predictable there
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Mangold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.#T3#
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Santos.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos connects with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangold might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Santos with a hook.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos misses with a hook.#T4#
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santos throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and Mangold counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos lands with a cross.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Santos misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a leg kick.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a body kick.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Mangold throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Mangold only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mangold tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos cracks Mangold with an open hand slap.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Mangold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos lands with a hook. Mangold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Santos backs away, Mangold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mario Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Santos cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Mario Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold walks into a left hand.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Santos missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Mangold defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Santos lands a jab to Mangold's midsection.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Santos misses.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Mangold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santos!

Event: BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Valdez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Mangold is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Mangold's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mangold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valdez keeping full guard, as Mangold tries to pass.
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold is fighting to break Valdez's control of his arms but Valdez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
Valdez keeps trying to improve his position.
Mangold tries to stand but Valdez is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valdez holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangold is looking to stand up but Valdez won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Valdez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valdez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mangold tries to kick Valdez off but Valdez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valdez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangold defending well though.
Valdez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangold's head. #T3#
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Mangold avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Valdez trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Valdez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mangold is looking to stand up but Valdez isn't so interested in that idea.
Valdez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangold as he jumps to the side.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Valdez shoots in and bounces Mangold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Valdez passes into half guard. #REVR#
Mangold is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Valdez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Valdez has a takedown stuffed.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez shoots and misses
and Mangold counters with a nice body kick.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Mangold scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Valdez is rocked!
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mangold points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Valdez wakes up just in time to hear Mangold thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Warrior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warrior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Warrior lands a left hand.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land. #T1#
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangolds head.
Warrior has Mangold pressed against the cage, preventing Mangold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warrior.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Warrior takes a shot to the head.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior working aggressively here.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior. #T2#
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warriors head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
Warrior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warrior digs a right hand underneath Mangold's ribcage. Mangold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior blocking some punches.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Warrior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards. #T3#
Mangold takes a shot to the head.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior keeps control of Mangold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warrior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warrior lands with a left to the head.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Mangold lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tourney Warrior has been cut.
Nice cross by Warrior.
Warrior lands a nice shot that snaps Mangold's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Mangold lands a nice hook to Warrior's body. Warrior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Warrior throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior throws a leg kick
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Warrior slips the punch.
Warrior throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a left and a right that stings Warrior.
Warrior connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tourney Warrior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tourney Warrior'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#
Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mangold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tourney Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warrior lands a leg kick that knocks Mangold off balance momentarily.
Tourney Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Warrior misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warrior appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warrior connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Warrior throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Warrior is rocked!
Warrior looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mangold lands a right hand from hell, dropping Warrior. Mangold pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!
A very excited looking Chest Mangold 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: BKFC 10 -Searchinson vs Orosco
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Jon's head but Jon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away. #CL#
Mangold rushes Jon and presses him up against the cage.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Mangold lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mangold.
Jon misses with some punches.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon 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!
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon tries to clinch but Mangold is having none of it.
Jon looks to clinch
letting Mangold counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jay Jon has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangold. #T1#
Jon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangold circles away.
Jon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Jon is rocked!
Jon drops his hands momentarily and Mangold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jon is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Jon wants to clinch but Mangold slips to the side
and Mangold counters with a huge left! Jon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mangold isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mangold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Heatley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heatley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heatley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
Heatley ducks right into an uppercut from Two.
Heatley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Two clobbers Heatley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Two scores with a jab. Heatley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Two misses with a wild body shot.
Heatley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heatley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Two slips under a jab from Heatley.
Two gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heatley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Heatley finds it's target.
Heatley cracks Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Two.
Two is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heatley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Heatley throws a jab but it's blocked by Two.
Two looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A big left from Heatley misses.
Heatley misses with a looping right.
Two connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heatley misses with a straight left.
Heatley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Two. Two circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Two is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Heatley.
Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heatley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Heatley misses the jab.
Two lands with a straight right. Heatley didn't see that one coming.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Two swings for the body but Heatley moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Heatley. That snapped Two's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heatley throws a jab when Two was well out of range.
Heatley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Heatley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heatley missing with a left hand there. Two was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Two connects with a single shot there.
Heatley thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Two was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heatley ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Heatley moves forwards but Two connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Two fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Two. That snapped Heatley's head back.
Two bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heatley's head backwards.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two throws out a powerful jab.
Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heatley manages to avoid it.
Heatley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heatley throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heatley tries to move into range but Two moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heatley misses with an uppercut.
Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heatley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Two cracks Heatley with a good jab.#T3#
Heatley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Two lands a slapping body shot.
Two bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heatley's head.
The fighters circling - Heatley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Two moves away from the strike by Heatley.
Two fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Two moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heatley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heatley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heatley misses with a straight right.
Heatley misses with an uppercut.
Heatley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Two missing with a left hand there. Heatley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Heatley.
Two now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Heatley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heatley was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.#T4#
Heatley throws a lazy uppercut
and Two counters with a right hand to the body.
Heatley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Two misses with a shot to the body
and Heatley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heatley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Two slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heatley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heatley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heatley misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Heatley misses its intended target.
Heatley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two stuns Heatley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Two lands.
Two lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heatley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Two swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heatley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two 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#
Heatley ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Two scores with a jab.
Two lands with a cross.
Heatley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Two fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heatley on the side of the head.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heatley throws out the jab.
Heatley throws an off balance right hand
and Two counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Two connects with a crisp jab.
Two jabs at Heatley's body.
Two stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Two uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heatley.
Heatley avoids the body shot from Two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Two keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heatley.
Two scores with a nice right hand.
Two stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Two throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heatley on the side of the head.
Two connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heatley. Heatley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Two throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Two cracks Heatley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Two coming out on top.
A big right from Heatley misses.
Heatley throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Two throws a good cross that connects.
Heatley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Two staying out of range there.
Two slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Two scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heatley misses the jab.
Two looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Test Two seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heatley misses with a straight left.
Heatley looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Heatley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Two's head.#T2#
Heatley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Two punishes Heatley's body with a nice straight punch.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heatley.
Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Two fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Heatley is just out of range.
Two moves out of range of the strikes.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Two uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heatley.
Two bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Two on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Two uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heatley.
Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heatley was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.#T3#
Two lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heatley throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heatley throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Two was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heatley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
Two slips a straight right by Heatley.
Two lands a nice shot that snaps Heatley's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Heatley misses with an uppercut
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Heatley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Two uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heatley.
Two defending well as Heatley loads up on a big left hand.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heatley.
Heatley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Two moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Two cracks a nice hook into Heatley's ribs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heatley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Two.
Heatley looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Two scores with a hook.
Heatley misses with a hook.
Two scores with a jab.
Two missing with a left hand there. Heatley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Two's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heatley under the eye.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Heatley.
Heatley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
Heatley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heatley throws the left hand but Two avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heatley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Two blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heatley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Heatley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
Two defending well as Heatley loads up on a big left hand.
Heatley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Two finds it's way round the side to connect with Heatley's head.
Two feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heatleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heatley throws the left hand but Two avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Heatley.
Heatley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Two clobbers Heatley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heatley throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Two smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heatley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heatley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heatley misses with a hook
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Heatley throws a poor cross that misses
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heatley 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.
Two lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Heatley throws a shot from downtown. Two moves away and avoids it.
Two is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heatley with a body shot.
Heatley throws a big shot that misses.
Heatley throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Two.
A big right from Heatley misses.
Heatley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
Two lands a slapping body shot.
Two connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Two moves out of range as Heatley strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Two misses.
A jab from Heatley misses.
Two ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heatley moves away.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heatley throws out the jab.
Heatley lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Heatley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Heatley misses with a looping right.
Two slips under a jab.
Heatley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Two. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Two.
Two slips under a jab.
It seemed like Two was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heatley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heatley misses with a looping left.
Two uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heatley.
Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heatley manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Two.
Two scores with a decent looking hook.
Two cracks Heatley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Heatley misses.
Heatley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Two to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Heatley as he connects with a hook.
Two scores with a jab to the head.
Heatley misses with an uppercut. Two saw that one coming.
Heatley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heatley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heatley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Two counters with a right hand to the body.
Two darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Two finds it's way through Heatley's defenses.
Heatley throws a looping overhand right but Two ducks down to avoid it.
Two keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Two.
A jab from Two does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Heatley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Heatley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Two scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Two there.
A left lands for Two.
Heatley throws a big shot that misses.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heatley.
Heatley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Two.
Dallas Heatley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heatley tries to move into range but Two moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Two does no damage.
Heatley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Two looks to land a left hand but Heatley moved out of range nicely.
Two 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.
Two uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heatley.
Two takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Test Two has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Two darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!

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