PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Acevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Acevedo
vs
Mankowski

207 cm
22
151 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Acevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Acevedo's guard.
Acevedo has momentary wrist control but Mankowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Mankowski wants to get up but he can't break Acevedo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mankowski stays in close to Acevedo's body and controls the position.
Acevedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedo wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to hit a switch here but Acevedo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mankowski there!
Acevedo cracks Mankowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mankowski has given up his back here.
What can Mankowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo has the hooks in. Mankowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Acevedo not allowing Mankowski to control his hands.
Mankowski trying to get back to his feet but Acevedo is in full control for now.
Acevedo trying to control.

Acevedo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mankowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Acevedo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo not allowing Mankowski to control his hands.
Acevedo is controlling the position but Mankowski somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Acevedo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acevedo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mankowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Mankowski is refusing to be controlled, as Acevedo sits in half guard.
Mankowski trying to hold on to Acevedo's head to control him but Acevedo postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Acevedo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mankowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acevedo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Acevedo's face as Mankowski controls the position.
Mankowski working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mankowski.
Acevedo is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Mankowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mankowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mankowski laying and praying for a moment but Acevedo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mankowski controlling the action here.

Acevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mankowski pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mankowski controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mankowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Acevedo gets caught napping as Mankowski dives in and scores a takedown. Acevedo manages to retain guard.

Acevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Acevedo is keeping the position.
Mankowski preventing the sweep.
Mankowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acevedo keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Acevedo being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Acevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mankowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acevedo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Acevedo is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Mankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mankowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Acevedo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acevedo controls Mankowski momentarily but Mankowski frees himself.
Acevedo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mankowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennis Acevedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mankowski feints and as Acevedo raises his hands in defense, Mankowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acevedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Acevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mankowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Acevedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mankowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Acevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mankowski pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is pressing down on Acevedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acevedo is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Mankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mankowski 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski!