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MMANIAK 27 Mankowski/Firetribe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the tiger. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Lotus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Lotus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
41 - 38 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
33 - 46 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 38 - 2, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lotus defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Lotus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lotus misses the target.
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strikes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt
and Strikes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Lotus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strikes thumps Lotus with a low kick.
Strikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lotus pinned against the cage. Lotus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strikes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strikes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes misses with a wild combination.
Lotus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strikes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strikes stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Lotus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes lands a knee to the body.
Strikes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strikes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotus, which made it look bad.
Lotus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A good leg kick by Strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes tries to sprawl but Lotus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strikes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lotus clinches.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Strikes has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Strikes keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strikes.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lotus has his takedown stuffed
and Strikes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lotus lands with an uppercut that bounces Strikes off the cage and back into range.
Lotus misses with a hook. Strikes ducked under it nicely.
Lotus misses with a leg kick
and Strikes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lotus won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lotus moves into the clinch.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strikes is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Strikes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lotus wants to break free but Strikes has control.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strikes unleashes a big counter combination but Lotus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strikes is defended easily by Lotus.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes forces Lotus back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Strikes has control of the leg.
Strikes is taking a breather. Lotus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes passes into side control, despite Lotus's attempt to control the position.
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes misses with a series of wild punches.
Lotus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lotus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lotus has closed the distance and engaged Strikes in a clinch.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strikes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes connects with a knee to the head.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strikes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strikes throws a nice head kick!
Strikes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strikes wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus clinches.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Strikes prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes pushes Lotus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling him.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Strikes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Strikes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lotus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lotus has momentary wrist control but Strikes slips an elbow through the middle.
Strikes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Lotus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes stands up and beckons Lotus to his feet.
Lotus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Strikes.
Nice body punch from Strikes - that landed with a thud.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strikes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strikes digs a right hand underneath Lotus's ribcage. Lotus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Lotus. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes forces Lotus back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lotus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strikes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Strikes sprawls well.
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Strikes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lotus as Strikes shoots in.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strikes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strikes 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
An out of breath Carlos Strikes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Condemned 84 - Face the agression kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pit Mies will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
27 - 35 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pit Mies!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mies is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with an uppercut. Mies saw that one coming.
Mies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Mies with the counter takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids it easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mies on his heels. He'll look to pass Mies's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamidovich Saitiev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev content to stall in guard here.
Mies has his feet on Hamidovich Saitiev's thighs here. He's pushed Hamidovich Saitiev 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! Hamidovich Saitiev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pit Mies!
Pit Mies spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown into Huber's guard.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.
Huber looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Huber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong passes Huber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huber tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huber's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong postures up in Huber's guard and throws a big left but Huber blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Huber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Huber dodges it nicely.
Huber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Huber quite badly. Huber pulls Armstrong in close trying to recover. Armstrong postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Huber on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Huber doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
After winning the bout, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Brother Firetribe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firetribe lunges at Mankowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mankowski's hand.
Firetribe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Firetribe scores with a nice body kick.
Firetribe looks for the body kick but Mankowski saw that one coming.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mankowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mankowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe missing with knees to the body.
Mankowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firetribe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firetribe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firetribe lands with a nice body kick.
Mankowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Firetribe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Firetribe. Mankowski shrugs it off though.
Firetribe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Firetribe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mankowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Firetribe looks to land a body kick but Mankowski moved away.
Mankowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Firetribe cracks Mankowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firetribe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Firetribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Firetribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firetribe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Firetribe feints and then cracks Mankowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mankowski down.
Mankowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Firetribe connects with a body shot.
Firetribe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mankowski moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Firetribe moves into range and clinches up with Mankowski.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Firetribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Mankowski blocks it.
Firetribe is pressed up against the cage. Mankowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Firetribe down to the mat. Firetribe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firetribe defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mankowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firetribe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mankowski scrambles back to his feet.
Firetribe connects with a nice looking jab.
Firetribe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firetribe tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firetribe to the ground. Firetribe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Firetribe misses with the combination.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Firetribe sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Firetribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Firetribe.
Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firetribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firetribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Firetribe as Mankowski shoots in.
Firetribe keeps Mankowski at a distance using the push kick.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Firetribe connects with the punch.
Firetribe fakes the leg kick and cracks Mankowski in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Firetribe catches Mankowski right on the button with a cross.
Firetribe lands a nice shot that snaps Mankowski's head back.
Mankowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firetribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brother Firetribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mankowski at a distance.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Firetribe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firetribe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Firetribe to work.
Firetribe trying to land knees to the body.
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Firetribe pushes Mankowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Firetribe tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Firetribe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Mankowski in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Firetribe is working Mankowski over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mankowski's defenses.
Mankowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Mankowski 's eye.
Come on Firetribe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Firetribe controlling the action here for a moment.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mankowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firetribe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mankowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe lands a nice looking body shot.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mankowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Firetribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Firetribe thuds his shin into the meat of Mankowski's side.
Firetribe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mankowski's head backwards.
Mankowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Firetribe throws a lazy head kick
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Firetribe 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.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Firetribe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Firetribe.
A short uppercut from Firetribe.
Knees to the body from Firetribe.
Firetribe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Firetribe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mankowski letting Firetribe take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Firetribe lands a shoulder strike.
Firetribe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Firetribe lands a body punch.
Firetribe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mankowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mankowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firetribe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mankowski up against the cage.
Good body shot from Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Firetribe.
Brother Firetribe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mankowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Mankowski in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe is stalling here.
Firetribe tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Firetribe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Mankowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firetribe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Firetribe.
Firetribe presses Mankowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Firetribe has Mankowski pressed against the cage.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Firetribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Mankowski looking for a takedown.
Firetribe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mankowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Firetribe avoiding damage.
Firetribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Firetribe has Mankowski pushed against the cage.
Firetribe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe really dominated that round.
That's time! Mankowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Firetribe lands a nice hook to Mankowski's body. Mankowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firetribe.
Firetribe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Firetribe dives on top into guard.
Firetribe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Firetribe is continuing to stall.
Mankowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski is working an open guard so Firetribe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Firetribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firetribe tries to clinch there but Mankowski circles away.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Firetribe sprawls and moves away.
Firetribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Mankowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Mankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mankowski.
Mankowski avoids the head kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mankowski's head.
Firetribe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mankowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mankowski is rocked!
Mankowski tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Mankowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firetribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe cracks Mankowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Firetribe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Firetribe lands a leg kick that knocks Mankowski off balance momentarily.
Firetribe cracks Mankowski with an open hand slap.
Firetribe drops Mankowski with a naaaaasty hook - Mankowski is in real trouble here! Firetribe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brother Firetribe!
A relieved looking Brother Firetribe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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