PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tashiro Mangara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Entrance. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mangara
vs
Bicki

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
168 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tashiro Mangara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Bicki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bicki tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Mangara.
Mangara swinging wildly here.
Bicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bicki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangara's guard.
Mangara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bicki.

Mangara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bicki defends it easily.

Mangara pushes Bicki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bicki tries for a takedown but Mangara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mangara scores with a takedown into Bicki's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Bicki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangara stops Bicki from standing up.

Bicki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangara defends well.
Bicki being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bicki is looking for a triangle but Mangara pushes his legs off easily.
Bicki looks gassed!
Mangara's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Tashiro Mangara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mangara lands with an overhand left.
Mangara misses with a few strikes there.

Bicki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mangara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangara scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tashiro Mangara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mangara gets a double leg takedown into Bicki's guard.
Mangara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bicki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Mangara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bicki throws a head kick but Mangara moves out of range.
Bicki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mangara counters by moving into the clinch.

Mangara has Bicki pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mangara pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bicki tumbling to the mat - Mangara dives into Bicki's guard.

Bicki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bicki is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangara gets to his feet. Bicki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mangara pushes Bicki up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mangara breaks from the clinch.

Mangara has closed the distance and engaged Bicki in a clinch.
Bicki is trying to break the clinch but Mangara is controlling him.
Bicki wants a takedown but no success here.

Mangara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mangara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bicki's guard.

Bicki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bicki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tashiro Mangara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangara scores with a hook to the body. Bicki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bicki fails to land the takedown.
Tashiro Mangara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Bicki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangara lands a nice looking body shot.
Tashiro Mangara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangara scores with a hook to the body. Bicki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Mangara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bicki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bicki wants to control but Mangara postures up.
Mangara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mangara decides to stand back up. Mangara steps back and let's Bicki get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tashiro Mangara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mangara closes the distance and clinches.
Bicki tries to break free but Mangara pushes him back against the ropes.
Mangara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Bicki's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mangara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bicki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Can Bicki hold on?! Mangara is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Bicki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangara working for a choke but Bicki reverses nicely into Mangara 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mangara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangara is looking to sweep but instead, Bicki has passed into half guard.
Mangara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangara tries to get out of the position.
Mangara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mangara is trying to control but can't.
Mangara gets back to full guard.

Mangara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bicki escapes and throws Mangara's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki trying to control the position but Mangara is working away.
Bicki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mangara is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bicki working away.
Tashiro Mangara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bicki is looking to take a break and control but Mangara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangara is trying to control Bicki's posture but Bicki avoids it.
Bicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangara keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tashiro Mangara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tashiro Mangara!