PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Borys Mankowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Janeiro
vs
Mankowski

180 cm
30
151 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
179 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

RAGS of a RONIN

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, De Janeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Mankowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Janeiro to the mat! Janeiro manages to get full guard.

Janeiro working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski working some strikes from top position.

Janeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.

Mankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Janeiro's legs - danger averted.

Janeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janeiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janeiro's head.

Janeiro has his foot on Mankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mankowski works his way back into a safe position though.

Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Janeiro has his foot on Mankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski lands a couple of digs.
Mankowski lands a couple of digs.
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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janeiro keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Janeiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janeiro's head.

Mankowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.

Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Janeiro 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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mankowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Janeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Janeiro manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Janeiro's guard.

Janeiro 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Janeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mankowski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Janeiro has tightened it up now! Mankowski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.