PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mankowski
vs
Warner

180 cm
24
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Pure Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Warner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.

Mankowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mankowski is in Warner's guard.
Mankowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mankowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Warner is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski 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.

Warner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Warner looking for a guillotine here but Mankowski defends easily.
Mankowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mankowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but Warner defending well.
Mankowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mankowski's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mankowski.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Warner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warner misses with a series of wild punches.

Warner forces Mankowski back against the cage and clinches.
Mankowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warner after a bit of a struggle.
Warner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warner stops a takedown attempt from Mankowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mankowski.

Mankowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mankowski controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Mankowski has an Americana. Warner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mankowski is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mankowski hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Borys Mankowski!
After winning the bout, Borys Mankowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.