PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Cartofell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartofell comes to the cage accompanied by Snow. Bobby Mann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arthur Cartofell's chin.

Cartofell
vs
Mann

180 cm
21
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
140 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Cartofell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartofell throws a one two combo.
Cartofell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartofell.
Cartofell swinging wildly here.
Cartofell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartofell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Cartofell.
Cartofell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mann counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann trying to control the action but Cartofell is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Cartofell is right now.

Mann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartofell has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartofell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mann wants to control but Cartofell is keeping him busy.
Cartofell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartofell tries to get out of the position.
Cartofell keeping his opponent close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mann crashes against the mat.
Cartofell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartofell is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartofell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Cartofell defends it.

Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cartofell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.
Cartofell manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartofell is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is in close to Cartofell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartofell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartofell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartofell is retaining full guard.
Cartofell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arthur Cartofell just wasn't active enough.
Mann checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartofell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
Mann takes one on the button.
Cartofell misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Cartofell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cartofell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartofell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartofell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Cartofell.

Mann stands up from Cartofell's guard - Mann perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mann moves to clinch but Cartofell breaks away
and Cartofell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cartofell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cartofell duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cartofell.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Cartofell.
Cartofell misses with a head kick.
Arthur Cartofell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartofell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartofell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cartofell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cartofell misses its intended target.
Cartofell misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cartofell.
Cartofell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartofell misses with a kick to the body

and Mann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartofell wants the takedown. Mann is fighting it off but Cartofell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mann's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mann has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartofell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mann.
Cartofell controls the position from side control.
Cartofell is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartofell takes a little break here. Mann wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cartofell wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Mann is trying to control Cartofell's posture but Cartofell avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell takes a little break here. Mann wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Cartofell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cartofell with a nice cross.
A jab from Cartofell misses.
Arthur Cartofell is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartofell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mann counters with a big head kick but Cartofell shrugs it off.

Cartofell is rocked!
Cartofell misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Cartofell! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Mann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mann!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Mann started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.