PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 5248 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 7987 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Mankowski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Mankowski
vs
Spasov

176 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spasov forces Mankowski back against the cage and clinches.
Mankowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spasov is trying to break the clinch but Mankowski is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spasov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Spasov.

It looks like Borys Mankowski has been cut.
Mankowski wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Mankowski won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski missing with knees to the body.
Spasov is trying to force a seperation but Mankowski has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov slowing the pace effectively.

Mankowski manages to break the clinch.

Mankowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spasov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Spasov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borys Mankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Mankowski shoots and misses
enabling Spasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Borys Mankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Mankowski in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mankowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mankowski gets underhooks to prevent Spasov's takedown attempt.

Spasov decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spasov holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski won't allow Spasov to sweep him here.
Mankowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Spasov is keeping the position.
Spasov trying to control the position here.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Spasov keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.
No luck for Mankowski with that takedown attempt.
Mankowski misses with a combination
and Spasov counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Mankowski. No joy for Spasov on that attempt.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mankowski as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mankowski but Mankowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spasov feints a jab promting Mankowski to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mankowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mankowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mankowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Spasov looks winded!

Mankowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Mankowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spasov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borys Mankowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spasov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mankowski is fending him off so far but Spasov persists. Nope, Mankowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Mankowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spasov.
It looked like Mankowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spasov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mankowski eats them both and turns towards Spasov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Spasov as Mankowski shoots in.
Mankowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mankowski as Spasov shoots in.
Borys Mankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mankowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
Mankowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spasov darts in looking for a takedown but Mankowski gets double underhooks and turns Spasov into the cage.
Borys Mankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mankowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Spasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Spasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Spasov has Mankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Mankowski takes a shot to the head.

Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Spasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.

Spasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mankowski has closed the distance and engaged Spasov in a clinch.
Mankowski being controlled against the cage.
Spasov jumps guard but Mankowski stands there with Spasov around his waist. Spasov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mankowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spasov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mankowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mankowski breaks the clinch.
Spasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Mankowski, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Mankowski against the cage but Mankowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mankowski is looking to clinch.
Spasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mankowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Spasov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borys Mankowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Spasov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spasov feints a jab promting Mankowski to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mankowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick by Mankowski misses
and Spasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mankowski tries to clinch but Spasov moves out of range.
Mankowski leaves Spasov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mankowski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski throws a combination that misses
and Spasov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Mankowski.

Spasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov takes a knee to the side of the body.

Mankowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mankowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mankowski darts in trying to clinch
and Spasov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spasov throws a one two combo.

Mankowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasov is trying to defend but Mankowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Spasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mankowski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mankowski smiles and moves away.
Borys Mankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Mankowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mankowski shoots in but Spasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mankowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov avoiding damage as Mankowski throws knees to the body.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Mankowski manages to get underhooks.
Mankowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spasov smiles and moves away.
Spasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mankowski's waist but Mankowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spasov off to one side.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spasov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mankowski tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mankowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mankowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Spasov tries to sprawl out of it but Mankowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mankowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spasov counters with a straight right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!