Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 41
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Crocop throws a jab when Mantzurin was well out of range.
Mantzurin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crocop misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Mantzurin clinches up against the cage.
Crocop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantzurin controls his hands.
Mantzurin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mantzurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monni Mantzurin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crocop's half guard.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin controlling the pace. #SU2#
Mantzurin stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
A head kick by Crocop misses #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crocop!
Crocop is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Crocop is trying to escape and Mantzurin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Crocop is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mantzurin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monni Mantzurin!
A relieved looking Monni Mantzurin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFC - 39
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mantzurin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Patryk to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mantzurin pushes Patryk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Patryk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patryk with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patryk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patryk.
Mantzurin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantzurin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mantzurin trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantzurin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk being controlled here, momentarily.
Patryk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantzurin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mantzurin is thwarting Patryk's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Mantzurin seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Patryk wants to improve his position but Mantzurin is controlling well.
Mantzurin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Mantzurin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patryk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patryk.
Mantzurin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantzurin stands up over Patryk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mantzurin stays in close to Patryk's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mantzurin has gone for a leg lock! Patryk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mantzurin's guard.#REVR#
Mantzurin controlling Patryk's posture. #T3#
Patryk trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mantzurin is working an open guard so Patryk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
As Mantzurin tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Mantzurin manages to avoid the attempt.
Mantzurin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patryk's waist but Patryk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantzurin off to one side.
Mantzurin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patryk. #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.
Patryk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantzurin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantzurin shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk dodges the punch combination from Mantzurin.
Mantzurin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patryk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantzurin lands a head kick. Patryk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mantzurin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patryk tries to avoid it but Mantzurin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patryk to the ground. Patryk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patryk misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mantzurin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mantzurin rushes Patryk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mantzurin - that landed with a thud.
Patryk is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantzurin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patryk regains guard immediately.
Mantzurin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Mantzurin is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mantzurin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantzurin cracks Patryk with a solid left hand.#CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mantzurin wants to stand but Patryk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mantzurin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patryk's head.
Mantzurin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Lukasz Patryk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monni Mantzurin!
A relieved looking Monni Mantzurin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin looks for a takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantzurin.
An inside leg kick from Shakespeare misses.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare 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.
Mantzurin closes the distance but Shakespeare moves to the side
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses with a hook to the body
and Mantzurin counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Mantzurin to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Mantzurin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mantzurin throws a leg kick
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare scores with the left hand. Mantzurin knows he should have avoided that one.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mantzurin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantzurin throws a fast counter high kick but Shakespeare manages to duck under it in time.
Shakespeare tries to land a front kick but Mantzurin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shakespeare sets himself, and Mantzurin steps forward looking for the clinch! Shakespeare avoids it this time.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mantzurin stumbling backwards into the cage! Mantzurin bounces back off the cage towards Shakespeare, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Shakespeare lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Shakespeare celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robbie Shakespeare!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Albertson did well to prevent Mantzurin getting side control.
Mantzurin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Albertson defends it.
Mantzurin content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantzurin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Albertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin trying to control the pace.
It looks like Mantzurin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mantzurin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mantzurin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Albertson has hold of Mantzurin's hands but Mantzurin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Albertson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monni Mantzurin!
Monni Mantzurin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Patryk swings for the body but Mantzurin moves out of range.
Mantzurin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Mantzurin 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.#SUB2#
Patryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patryk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Patryk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantzurin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mantzurin drops back looking for a leg! Patryk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patryk manages to kick Mantzurin off! Mantzurin jumps back into Patryk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin won't allow Patryk to sweep him here. #T1#
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk has Mantzurin pulled in close to control his posture.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Patryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantzurin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patryk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantzurin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving.
Mantzurin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantzurin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mantzurin works over Patryk with some ground and pound from guard.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##ES2#
Patryk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mantzurin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mantzurin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin'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.
Patryk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mantzurin prevents it.
Mantzurin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mantzurin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mantzurin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantzurin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patryk is defending well.#T4#
Patryk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantzurin is defending well for now.
Patryk goes for a takedown attempt but Mantzurin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Patryk gets tackled into the cage by Mantzurin. Mantzurin maintains the clinch.
Mantzurin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monni Mantzurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk is trying to break the clinch but Mantzurin is controlling him.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Mantzurin manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mantzurin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mantzurin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patryk, pushing him back against the cage.
Patryk looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mantzurin fails with the takedown.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Patryk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps into guard, dragging Patryk to the mat.
Patryk tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Mantzurin wants to sweep but no luck.
Patryk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patryk looking to sit in guard and control but Mantzurin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Patryk has his foot on Mantzurin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantzurin works his way back into a safe position though.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Mantzurin is proving a slippery customer.
Mantzurin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?
Patryk keeping full guard, as Mantzurin tries to pass.
Patryk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantzurin controls the pace.#SU#
Mantzurin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Mantzurin. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
Patryk misses with a low kick as Mantzurin jumps back.
Patryk fails with the takedown.#T2##CL#
Mantzurin has Patryk up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
Patryk tries to clinch there but Mantzurin circles away.
Patryk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantzurin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monni Mantzurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mantzurin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monni Mantzurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Patryk is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Mantzurin there. #CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantzurin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Mantzurin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mantzurin content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Mantzurin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
Mantzurin slips a nice elbow through Patryk's hands, connecting with Patryk's forehead.#CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.#T4#
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but Patryk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Patryk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patryk has his hands clasped together around Mantzurin's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Patryk defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mantzurin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mantzurin breaks from the clinch.
Patryk dives in for a single leg takedown but Mantzurin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patryk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control. Patryk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patryk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantzurin is working away from the top position though.
Patryk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantzurin working the head and body with strikes.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Mantzurin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patryk manages to get to full guard.
Mantzurin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patryk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mantzurin seems keen to control Patryk's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patryk trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Patryk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patryk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monni Mantzurin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Patryk instigates a clinch.
Patryk tries to stall but Mantzurin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Mantzurin holds him up against the cage and eventually Patryk drops back down to his feet.
Patryk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mantzurin is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patryk. #T3##TD2#
Patryk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mantzurin regains guard immediately.
Patryk is standing up over Mantzurin. Mantzurin looks to escape but Patryk dives into side control. #REVR#
Patryk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mantzurin manages to get back to half guard.
Patryk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mantzurin is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard. #ES#
Mantzurin has one foot on Patryk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Patryk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
Monni Mantzurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.#CL#
Mantzurin forces Patryk back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mantzurin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patryk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mantzurin to the mat. Mantzurin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Mantzurin keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukasz Patryk.
I think Mantzurin 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monni Mantzurin!
A very excited looking Monni Mantzurin 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.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Mantzurin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mazepin, up you get! #TD#
Mantzurin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mantzurin has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Mazepin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mantzurin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mantzurin trying to control the pace.
Mantzurin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.#T1#
Mantzurin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mantzurin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mazepin quite badly. Mazepin pulls Mantzurin in close trying to recover. Mantzurin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mazepin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mazepin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monni Mantzurin!
Monni Mantzurin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 18
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Anstey looks to land a combination. Mantzurin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mantzurin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Mantzurin manages to avoid it.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Mantzurin avoids it well.
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Anstey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mantzurin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mantzurin showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantzurin prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Anstey pushes Mantzurin off looking to stand but Mantzurin dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Mantzurin throws a strike but Anstey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantzurin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Mantzurin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantzurin tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Mantzurin isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantzurin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anstey swivels and escapes.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Mantzurin tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey thows a leg kick but Mantzurin checks it
and Mantzurin counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Mantzurin darts in and clinches Anstey up against the cage.
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown.
Mantzurin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Mantzurin wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Mantzurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Anstey tries to sprawl out of it but Mantzurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anstey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Mantzurin pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mantzurin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anstey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mantzurin scrambles back to his feet.
Anstey tests Mantzurin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey digs a good body shot into Mantzurin's ribs.#KD#
Anstey drops Mantzurin with a left right combo! Anstey follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping him busy. #T4#
Anstey lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anstey trying to control the position but Mantzurin is working away.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anstey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mantzurin gets back to half guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control but can't.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mantzurin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anstey misses with a combination #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mantzurin trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantzurin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin controlling from the top position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantzurin can do to turn this around?
Mantzurin being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantzurin postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Mantzurin stops Anstey from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantzurin manages to avoid it.
Mantzurin throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Mantzurin dodges the punch combination from Anstey. #T2##TD2#
Mantzurin scores with a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Anstey is looking to sweep but instead, Mantzurin has passed into half guard.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Mantzurin is controlling well.
Anstey looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin wants to take a breather but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey trying to control from the bottom.
Mantzurin trying to advance position but Anstey counters by regaining guard. #ES#
Anstey kicks Mantzurin off and gets to his feet.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantzurin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mantzurin shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Mantzurin with a poor takedown
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mantzurin under the eye.#TD#
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantzurin is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mantzurin tries to kick Anstey off in order to stand up. Anstey Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Mantzurin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey throws a right and a left that Mantzurin avoids nicely.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
Mantzurin misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantzurin on the side of the head.
Anstey leaves Mantzurin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
Mantzurin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anstey feints with a jab and clips Mantzurin right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Mantzurin is sent crashing into the canvas and Anstey leaps in for the kill! Mantzurin tries to get to his feet but Anstey is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Mantzurin is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
In his post fight interview, Corwin Anstey gave a big smile as he said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC- 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Seagal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Seagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mantzurin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Mantzurin scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Seagal closes the distance and clinches.
Mantzurin has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seagal is trying to push Mantzurin away but Mantzurin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal is trying to push Mantzurin away but Mantzurin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Mantzurin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seagal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Mantzurin is controlling him well. #T1#
Mantzurin not doing much here.
Mantzurin prevents Seagal from standing back up. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantzurin drops an elbow to the side of Seagal's head.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Mantzurin is controlling him well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mantzurin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Seagal could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mantzurin has cracked it and Seagal is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mantzurin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monni Mantzurin!
Our winner, Monni Mantzurin, 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.
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.

Event: MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mantzurin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mantzurin tries to clinch up
and Gayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Mantzurin gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantzurin thows a huge punch but Gayweather dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin throwing shots but Gayweather is blocking nicely.
Mantzurin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Mantzurin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gayweather's head.
Gayweather punching from the bottom.
Gayweather tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gayweather has his hands clasped together around Mantzurin's back. He's all about the action.
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Gayweather defends it. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gayweather sees it coming and defends easily.
Gayweather is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gayweather looking for submissions off his back.
Gayweather gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mantzurin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantzurin postures up and lands a big shot to Gayweather's brow.
Mantzurin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gayweather wants to sweep here but Mantzurin controlling him for the moment.
Gayweather is working hard here to advance position.
Mantzurin cracks Gayweather with a solid left hand.#T3#
Mantzurin is looking to pass into half guard but Gayweather pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gayweather is in guard.#REVR#
Mantzurin being controlled here, momentarily.
Gayweather stopping the sweep attempt from Mantzurin.
Mantzurin looking to control.
Gayweather makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mantzurin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gayweather can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantzurin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gayweather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gayweather lands a couple of digs.
Gayweather trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom.
Gayweather lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Gayweather pushing down on Mantzurin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gayweather not doing much here.
Mantzurin trying to control but Gayweather postures up.
Mantzurin tries to roll over but Gayweather keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gayweather is looking for a kimura but Mantzurin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gayweather to get the leverage.
Gayweather passes into side control, despite Mantzurin's attempt to control the position.
Mantzurin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Gayweather dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gayweather throws a right and a left that Mantzurin avoids nicely.
Gayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Gayweather misses the shot to the body.
Gayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mantzurin.
Nice takedown defense from Gayweather. No joy for Mantzurin on that attempt.
Gayweather swinging wildly here.
Gayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantzurin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather stuns Mantzurin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantzurin avoids the body shot from Gayweather.
Mantzurin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantzurin on the side of the head.#T1#
Mantzurin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gayweather stalks Mantzurin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mantzurin's face. Mantzurin staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd Gayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gayweather as he jumps to the side.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but Gayweather shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mantzurin.
Gayweather was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantzurin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Gayweather walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mantzurin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gayweather swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mantzurin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mantzurin to the mat! Mantzurin manages to get full guard.
Bjornsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mantzurin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bjornsson forces his way into half guard.
Bjornsson not doing much here.
Mantzurin gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson slips nicely into half guard.
Mantzurin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mantzurin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjornsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantzurin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
Mantzurin is fighting to break Bjornsson's control of his arms but Bjornsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Mantzurin tries to pass.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mantzurin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mantzurin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Mantzurin moves away and avoids it.
Mantzurin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Mantzurin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
Bjornsson postures up.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin wants to improve his position but instead Bjornsson has moved into half guard.
Mantzurin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson 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#
Bjornsson throws a jab when Mantzurin was well out of range.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantzurin walks into a stiff left hand from Bjornsson.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.#CL#
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Mantzurin.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
Mantzurin tries for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks.
Bjornsson stalls.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Mantzurin avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage. #BC2#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin dives in and grabs Bjornsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bjornsson pushes down on Mantzurin's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantzurin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjornsson, which made it look bad.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Mantzurin avoids it well and moves away.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjornsson tries to sprawl out of it but Mantzurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjornsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Mantzurin gets tackled into the cage by Bjornsson. Bjornsson maintains the clinch.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantzurin tries to pull guard but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantzurin can do to turn this around?
Mantzurin gets underhooks to prevent Bjornsson's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bjornsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mantzurin wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is dominant here and he's now got Mantzurin's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mantzurin takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T2#
Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Mantzurin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bjornsson!
Bjornsson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
I would not like to be Mantzurin right now.
Bjornsson is landing with strikes from the back.
Bjornsson biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Bjornsson keeps control of the position as Mantzurin tries to break free.
Bjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mantzurin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bjornsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mantzurin.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bjornsson is not going to allow Mantzurin to sit and survive in this position.
The referee is taking a good look at Mantzurin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bjornsson!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mantzurin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bjornsson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mantzurin hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantzurin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Bjornsson on the inside.
Mantzurin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mantzurin is pressed up against the cage. Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mantzurin down to the mat. Mantzurin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mantzurin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mantzurin shoots in but Bjornsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
Bjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Mantzurin tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mantzurin drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Bjornsson has Mantzurin pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Bjornsson tightens his grip and picks Mantzurin up, before dumping him to the ground. Mantzurin manages to land in guard.
Mantzurin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mantzurin working a defensive guard here.
Mantzurin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Bjornsson stopping the sweep attempt from Mantzurin.
Bjornsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bjornsson passes Mantzurin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantzurin wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantzurin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mantzurin moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mantzurin is defended easily by Bjornsson.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjornsson but Bjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mantzurin sprawls and moves away.#T4#
No luck for Mantzurin with that takedown attempt.
Mantzurin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Mantzurin tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mantzurin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mantzurin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
A short left from Bjornsson. #ROC#Mantzurin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD#
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mantzurin is in big trouble! Bjornsson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mantzurin. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Bjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC-8
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mantzurin has closed the distance and engaged Batdorani in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mantzurin as Batdorani tries to tie him up. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps into guard, dragging Batdorani to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantzurin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Batdorani looking to control.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Batdorani trying to control the position here.
Mantzurin lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mantzurin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batdorani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Batdorani is working an open guard so Mantzurin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Batdorani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mantzurin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batdorani somewhat.
Mantzurin throws a good cross that connects.
Mantzurin cracks Batdorani with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Batdorani falls to his knees and Mantzurin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monni Mantzurin!
During a confident post fight interview, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Brlacher shoots in for a double leg but Mantzurin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mantzurin lands in his opponent's guard.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brlacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brlacher wants to sweep but no luck.
Brlacher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin throwing strikes from guard but Brlacher blocks nicely.
Mantzurin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brlacher is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Brlacher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mantzurin escapes and throws Brlacher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mantzurin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brlacher tries to roll over but Mantzurin keeps him under control.#T1#
Brlacher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brlacher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantzurin is aware though and is defending well.
Mantzurin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brlacher's guard.
Mantzurin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brlacher on the ground.
Mantzurin scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantzurin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brlacher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brlacher striking off his back but it's not causing Mantzurin any problems. #SUB2#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Brlacher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantzurin defends well.
Mantzurin working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Brlacher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mantzurin stacks Brlacher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mantzurin!
Mantzurin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but Brlacher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brlacher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantzurin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brlacher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control. Brlacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantzurin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mantzurin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brlacher gets back to full guard.
Mantzurin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brlacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mantzurin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mantzurin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantzurin wants to stand and escape but instead Brlacher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mantzurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantzurin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brlacher is one step ahead there.
Mantzurin trying to keep a closed guard but Brlacher is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Mantzurin keeping moving, preventing Brlacher from controlling successfully.
Brlacher tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Brlacher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mantzurin pulls Brlacher in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantzurin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brlacher gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Mantzurin drives through with a takedown into Brlacher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brlacher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mantzurin drops back looking for a leg! Brlacher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brlacher manages to kick Mantzurin off! Mantzurin jumps back into Brlacher's guard. #SUB2#
Brlacher is looking for a triangle but Mantzurin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Brlacher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brlacher working for a triangle but Mantzurin defends it easily.
Mantzurin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Brlacher has his foot on Mantzurin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantzurin works his way back into a safe position though.
Mantzurin throws a big right hand that misses.
Mantzurin works over Brlacher with some ground and pound from guard.
Brlacher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantzurin tries to free his leg and advance position but Brlacher is retaining full guard.
Mantzurin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
Mantzurin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Brlacher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is posturing up here but Brlacher has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mantzurin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mantzurin has to tap! Slick submission there by Brlacher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Urian Brlacher!
In defeat, Monni Mantzurin stepped up to the mic, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: UCF 34: Chuck v Leonardo
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Oliveira takes a swing at Mantzurin's ribcage but misses.
Mantzurin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Mantzurin has the dominant position.
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mantzurin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Mantzurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira blocks a low kick nicely.
As Mantzurin looks to move away, Oliveira throws a big counter combo but Mantzurin just gets out of the way.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Mantzurin moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira lands a body shot. #T1#
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Mantzurin moves out of range easily. #KD#
Oliveira feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mantzurin sprawling to the canvas! Mantzurin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Oliveira finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin leaves his chin hanging out and Oliveira seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mantzurin 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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Oliveira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thiago Oliveira waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mantzurin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mantzurin loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Mantzurin to work.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.#BC2#
Mantzurin breaks from the clinch.
Mantzurin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
HW Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Mantzurin rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with some punches. #T1#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Mantzurin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantzurin's elbow.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantzurin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mantzurin blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Mantzurin breaks the clinch.
Mantzurin tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Mantzurin moves out of range.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mantzurin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mantzurin tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Mantzurin misses with a two punch combination. #T2##TD2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Mantzurin getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping busy.
Jones tries to roll over but Mantzurin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantzurin pulls his head out easily.
Jones has a hand on Mantzurin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mantzurin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mantzurin lands a heavy elbow.
Mantzurin wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. #T3##SU2#
Mantzurin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Mantzurin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mantzurin has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Mantzurin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC2#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Mantzurin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mantzurin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
A short right from Mantzurin.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantzurin controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantzurin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mantzurin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Mantzurin trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantzurin into the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Mantzurin.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Monni Mantzurin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones prevents Mantzurin from breaking the clinch.
Mantzurin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantzurin's elbow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Mantzurin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Monni Mantzurin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mantzurin avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Mantzurin can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Mantzurin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mantzurin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mantzurin controls the action.
Mantzurin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Mantzurin prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monni Mantzurin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mantzurin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mantzurin gets a clinch.
Mantzurin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Mantzurin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mantzurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mantzurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Mantzurin dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Jones has his feet on Mantzurin's thighs here. He's pushed Mantzurin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mantzurin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). HW Jones!
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mantzurin clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mantzurin is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mantzurin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mantzurin wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him. #T1#
Mantzurin stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mantzurin can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Mantzurin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams distracts Mantzurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Mantzurin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Williams stands and throws Mantzurin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantzurin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mantzurin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams working the head with strikes.
What's Mantzurin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mantzurin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Mantzurin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working the ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mantzurin to see if he's OK.
Mantzurin can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams lands a strong strike to the head of Mantzurin. That's dazed him! Williams looking to finish here. Mantzurin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Williams lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
In his post fight interview, Kane Williams started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Monni Mantzurin stepped up to the mic, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantzurin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Mantzurin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mantzurin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mantzurin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mantzurin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Mantzurin in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantzurin controlling the position. #SUB#
Mantzurin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Mantzurin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mantzurin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantzurin takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantzurin looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mantzurin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mantzurin.
James is not content to let Mantzurin control the position. #T4#
Mantzurin lands a nice forearm strike.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James looks winded!
Mantzurin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mantzurin cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mantzurin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Mantzurin controls the position. #SUB#
Mantzurin has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mantzurin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mantzurin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monni Mantzurin!
After winning the bout, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated LeBron James had this to say: 'Im tired man.'.

Event: UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024

Monni Mantzurin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 233.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with John Peterson was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin doesn't manage to clinch there - Northrop circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantzurin.
Northrop feints a counter leg kick.
Northrop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Northrop throws the kick towards the body but Mantzurin avoids it.
Northrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantzurin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mantzurin pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin is trying to maintain a safe position but Northrop gets an underhook and turns Mantzurin into the cage.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Mantzurin's head.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop tries a body shot but Mantzurin blocks it.
Northrop lands a body punch. #T1#
Mantzurin is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Northrop.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.
Northrop lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Northrop lands with a light punch inside.
Northrop lands a right hand.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Northrop lands a body punch.
Northrop presses Mantzurin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mantzurin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Northrop has him pressed against the cage.
Mantzurin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantzurin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Northrop digs a right hand underneath Mantzurin's ribcage. Mantzurin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Northrop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Northrop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mantzurin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Northrop can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Northrop.
Northrop is working Mantzurin over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Northrop.
Northrop lands a nice uppercut.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantzurin backwards.
A short right from Northrop on the inside. #T2#
Northrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantzurins head. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Northrop works on Mantzurin's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Mantzurin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mantzurin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Northrop is unloading with more strikes now! Mantzurin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
A victorious Russell Northrop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Battleaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Battleaxe lands with a straight right. Mantzurin didn't see that one coming.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantzurin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mantzurin showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battleaxe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mantzurin is pressing down on Battleaxe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battleaxe is holding on for now.
Battleaxe is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Battleaxe kicks Mantzurin off and gets back to his feet.
Battleaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Mantzurin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mantzurin slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Battleaxe works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mantzurins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Jab, jab by Battleaxe - just one landing. #T1##CL#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mantzurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mantzurin pushes Battleaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battleaxe's defenses. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps guard.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantzurin pulls Battleaxe in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battleaxe wants to stand but Mantzurin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Battleaxe stops Mantzurin from standing up. #T2#
Mantzurin trying to strike off his back.
Mantzurin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Battleaxe postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.
Mantzurin blocks a head kick by Battleaxe.
Mantzurin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Battleaxe drops Mantzurin with a naaaaasty hook - Mantzurin is in real trouble here! Battleaxe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe!
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Aprile lands a nice hook to Mantzurin's body. Mantzurin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aprile lands a really nice looking cross but Mantzurin seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin tries to close the distance and clinch but Aprile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantzurin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aprile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantzurin ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
Aprile misses the jab.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aprile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantzurin at a distance.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Mantzurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantzurin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mantzurin tries to clinch
and Mantzurin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aprile throws a looping overhand right but Mantzurin ducks down to avoid it.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Mantzurin doesn't manage to clinch there - Aprile circles away. #T1#
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Mantzurin's shoulder, as Mantzurin tries to avoid the shot.
Aprile moves out of range of the leg kick from Mantzurin.
Aprile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantzurin at a distance.
Mantzurin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aprile throws a hook but Mantzurin blocks it.#CL2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.
Mantzurin missing with knees to the body.
Mantzurin takes a shot to the head.
Aprile has Mantzurin pressed against the cage, preventing Mantzurin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aprile blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aprile breaks from the clinch.
Mantzurin slips a straight right by Aprile.
Aprile thuds a left hand into Mantzurin's body.#T2#
Mantzurin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Mantzurin uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Aprile cracks Mantzurin with an uppercut from hell and Mantzurin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Aprile's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Mantzurin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aprile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mantzurin is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?#SUB#
Aprile is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aprile drops back looking for a leg! Mantzurin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantzurin manages to kick Aprile off! Aprile jumps back into Mantzurin's guard.
Mantzurin seems to have recovered his senses.
Aprile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Aprile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aprile advances position into side control!
Mantzurin gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that Mantzurin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mantzurin wants to improve his position but Aprile is controlling well.
Aprile has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aprile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Mantzurin is in a horrible position here. Aprile smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
Aprile looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aprile unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mantzurin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Aprile celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Aprile!
A victorious Richie Aprile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Mantzurin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Mantzurin. #CL#
Jones has Mantzurin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mantzurin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantzurin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mantzurin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely. #T1#
Still in half guard, Mantzurin seems content to control.
Mantzurin is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mantzurin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantzurin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mantzurin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mantzurin landing some decent shots from guard.
Mantzurin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mantzurin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantzurin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mantzurin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mantzurin is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Jones has his feet on Mantzurin's thighs here. He's pushed Mantzurin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mantzurin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ngannou Jones!
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

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