PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erich Johnson (ranked 7128 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 5989 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Mankowski

203 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erich Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mankowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson tries to escape but Mankowski is in control.
Mankowski controls the position.
What's Johnson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski controls the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.

Mankowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Mankowski controls from the top position.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mankowski staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mankowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mankowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mankowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mankowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Mankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mankowski passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Mankowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Mankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Mankowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Mankowski in his half guard.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mankowski looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.

Mankowski forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Mankowski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Mankowski tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski preventing the sweep.
Mankowski content to stall in guard here.
Mankowski forces his way into half guard.
Mankowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Mankowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Mankowski has passed into side control.
Mankowski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Mankowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.

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 Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Mankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Mankowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.

Mankowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mankowski pinned against the cage. Mankowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mankowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mankowski.

Mankowski clinches with his opponent.
Mankowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson tries to break free but Mankowski pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson gets control of Mankowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Mankowski the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson controls Mankowski momentarily but Mankowski frees himself.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Mankowski defends easily.
Mankowski passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Mankowski seems content to control.
Johnson trying to control but Mankowski postures up.
Mankowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mankowski is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mankowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Mankowski!
Johnson wants to stand up but Mankowski is controlling him.
Borys Mankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mankowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.
Mankowski fails to move to back control.
Mankowski controlling from mount.
Johnson wants to hold on but Mankowski pushes him away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mankowski controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erich Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borys Mankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mankowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Mankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mankowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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