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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 584 p4p, 81 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 2090 p4p, 249 weight class). Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mew Choo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choo moves into the clinch.
Choo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Choo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Choo working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Choo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choo manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Choo's guard.
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Choo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choo is trying to keep Mankowski in close.
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choo 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 wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Mankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choo gets back to full guard.
Choo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo looking for a triangle here. Mankowski is fighting it but it looks tight! Choo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mankowski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Hell (ranked 6223 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 1854 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mankowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Hell moves to clinch but Mankowski breaks away
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Mankowski
Hell trying to keep a closed guard but Mankowski is proving a slippery customer.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Mankowski being controlled here momentarily.
Mankowski slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell is looking to control Mankowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Mankowski is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now.
Mankowski is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (2) Mankowski
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Hell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (7) vs (2) Mankowski
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hell fails to take his opponent's back.
Hell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Hell manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mankowski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (10) vs (2) Mankowski
Hell looking for the choke from the back.
Mankowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mankowski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Mankowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell working for a choke but Mankowski reverses nicely into Hell 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (10) vs (4) Mankowski
Hell 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 holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hell has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (12) vs (4) Mankowski
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hell 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Hell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hell is trying to control. Mankowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mankowski wants to sweep but Hell has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (15) vs (4) Mankowski
Hell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mankowski tries to bench press Hell off him but Hell keeps the position.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is still trying to improve position.
Hell just content to control the position.
Mankowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Hell advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (17) vs (4) Mankowski
Mankowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski is not content to let Hell control the position.
Hell is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mankowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Hell moves into full mount! Mankowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (20) vs (4) Mankowski
Hell avoids the attempt from Mankowski to control.
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mankowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to lock up and control but Hell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Hell looking for a guillotine from mount but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Hell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Mankowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Hell has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (23) vs (4) Mankowski
Mankowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hell is persistently looking for the submission but Mankowski is defending it well.
Mankowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mankowski prevents Hell from getting a body triangle.
Mankowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hell tightening his grip on Mankowski, looking for the choke.
Mankowski tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hell working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mankowski is doing well to defend. Hell seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mankowski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hell! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 1845 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kebab Nurminen (ranked 3019 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
Mankowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurminen won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Mankowski has his foot on Nurminen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurminen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurminen is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurminen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurminen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurminen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurminen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen has gone for a leg lock! Mankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurminen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (0) Nurminen
Nurminen working a defensive guard here.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurminen is keeping the position for now.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurminen keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Nurminen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (2) Nurminen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurminen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurminen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurminen forces his way into half guard.
Mankowski is staying active underneath Nurminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Nurminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurminen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (5) Nurminen
Nurminen controlling the pace for now.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurminen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Nurminen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mankowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nurminen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mankowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurminen pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Nurminen trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurminen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurminen looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Nurminen has control of the leg.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurminen trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nurminen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mankowski has tightened it up now! Nurminen 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 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
XF 45 THE END
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Avetisyan cracks Mankowski with a good jab.
Mankowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Mankowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avetisyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar Avetisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avetisyan lands a right hook to the body.
Mankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avetisyan throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Avetisyan backing away here, and Mankowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mankowski ducks right into an uppercut from Avetisyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avetisyan, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Avetisyan scores with a leg kick.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avetisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Mankowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avetisyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mankowski is in Avetisyan's guard.#ES#
Avetisyan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Mankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mankowski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Avetisyan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mankowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
XF 41
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Adelhard wants the takedown. Mankowski is fighting it off but Adelhard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mankowski's guard against the cage.
Adelhard throwing strikes from guard but Mankowski blocks nicely.
Adelhard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Adelhard pushes his legs off easily.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Adelhard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mankowski's head.
Mankowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski is trying to control but can't.
Adelhard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Adelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adelhard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adelhard is nestled in close to Mankowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Adelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adelhard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adelhard drops an elbow to the side of Mankowski's head.
Adelhard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Adelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adelhard winds up and cracks Mankowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mankowski taking some punishment here, with Adelhard in his half guard.
Adelhard working over Mankowski with some ground and pound. Mankowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mankowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Adelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adelhard working Mankowski over with strikes.
Adelhard is keen to just control but Mankowski is a slippery customer.
Adelhard working over Mankowski with some ground and pound. Mankowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Adelhard.
Adelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adelhard pulls his head out easily.
Adelhard winds up and cracks Mankowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard wants to take a breather but Mankowski is having none of it.
Adelhard is looking to stall here but Mankowski recovers full guard.
Adelhard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.
Adelhard with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adelhard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adelhard distracts Mankowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adelhard works over Mankowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Adelhard working some strikes from top position.
Adelhard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adelhard preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Adelhard defends easily.
Adelhard connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Mankowski striking off his back but it's not causing Adelhard any problems.
Adelhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Mankowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adelhard controls the pace.#SUB2#
Mankowski working for submissions but it's allowed Adelhard to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Adelhard.
Mankowski taking some punishment here, with Adelhard in his half guard.
Adelhard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski is still in real trouble! Can Adelhard finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard lands with a punch from half guard.
Adelhard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Adelhard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adelhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?#CL#
Adelhard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mankowski seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Adelhard manages to break the clinch.
Adelhard cracks Mankowski with an open hand slap.
Adelhard lands a nice shot that snaps Mankowski's head back.
Adelhard tries to clinch but Mankowski moves away #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
Adelhard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Adelhard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Adelhard is in close to Mankowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!#SUB2#
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adelhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adelhard trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski has momentary wrist control but Adelhard slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adelhard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adelhard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adelhard trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Adelhard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mankowski's head.
Adelhard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adelhard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Adelhard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adelhard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adelhard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertram Adelhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adelhard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adelhard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adelhard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adelhard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mankowski's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adelhard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adelhard arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mankowski's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bertram Adelhard!
A very excited looking Bertram Adelhard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
XF 33
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Mankowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mankowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bundy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mankowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Mankowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mankowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mankowski trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Bundy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mankowski trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bundy struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bundy tries to escape but Mankowski is in control.
Bundy struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mankowski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bundy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
XF 27
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Dick gets the takedown into side control.
Mankowski tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.
Mankowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Dick working Mankowski over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dick connects with a nice short shot to Mankowski's temple.
Dick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mankowski has hold of Dick's hands but Dick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mankowski tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Mankowski is rocked!
Dick lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Mankowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mankowski seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dick is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Mankowski's head.
Dick scores with a big shot! Mankowski's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mankowski! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick 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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Event:
XF 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Mankowski moved out of range.
Mankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Mankowski persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa cracks Mankowski with an open hand slap.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Mankowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbosa's guard.#ES2#
Barbosa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mankowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mankowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Mankowski wants to control the position but Barbosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barbosa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mankowski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Daniel Barbosa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
XF 14
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Bundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mankowski counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bundy.
Bundy misses with a looping right.
Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bundy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mankowski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bundy. Oh but Mankowski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bundy goes limp - he's gone! Mankowski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski retains his welterweight title!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
XF 9
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Mankowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ortaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortaga.#T1#
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mankowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortaga defends well and Mankowski ends up having to push Ortaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Ortaga, looking for a takedown. Mankowski pushes Ortaga against the cage but Ortaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ortaga lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Ortaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mankowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Ortaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ortaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
Mankowski slips a straight right by Ortaga.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Mankowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Ortaga throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortaga is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortaga is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski looking to control.
#T3#
Ortaga wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Ortaga pushes his legs off easily.
Ortaga controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Ortaga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Ortaga throws a looping overhand right but Mankowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ortaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortaga looks to land a right hand but Mankowski moved out of range.
Mankowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ortaga.
Mankowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortaga lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut. Mankowski saw that one coming.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ortaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortaga connects with a looping right hand.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Ortaga scores with a jab.
Ortaga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ortaga is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ortaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Ortaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ortaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mankowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Mankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortaga.
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga works over Mankowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga throws a jab when Mankowski was well out of range.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mankowski on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortaga as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Ortaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ortaga looks to move away, Mankowski throws a big counter combo but Ortaga just gets out of the way.
Ortaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mankowski throwing a counter right hand but Ortaga manages to avoid it.
Ortaga sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortaga! But no joy.
Ortaga jabs at Mankowski's body.
Mankowski moves forwards but Ortaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mankowski fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga cracks Mankowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mankowski blocks a jab.
Mankowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga lands a jab to Mankowski's midsection.
Ortaga throws a series of strikes that have Mankowski backpedaling.
Ortaga thows a leg kick but Mankowski checks it #TD#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski blocks a leg kick.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga lands a head shot.
Mankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski tries to counter by clinching up but Ortaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Mankowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortaga duly obliges. #T1#
Ortaga with a nice cross.
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.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mankowski's body. Mankowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortaga misses with a hook.
Mankowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by Ortaga.
Ortaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Mankowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mankowski lands in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mankowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mankowski has an active guard here but Ortaga has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Mankowski trying to get back to full guard but Ortaga takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ortaga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortaga wants to control the pace but Mankowski is squirming around nicely.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ortaga tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ortaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a hook. Mankowski ducked under it nicely.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortaga sprawls and moves away.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mankowski under the eye.
Ortaga scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.#T1#
Ortaga scores with a punch to the head.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Mankowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Mankowski's head.
Mankowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ortaga.
Mankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortaga is fending him off so far but Mankowski persists. Nope, Ortaga circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Ortaga throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Ortaga misses with a hook.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Mankowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mankowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mankowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortaga misses the jab.
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!
Ortaga lands a right hook to the body.
Ortaga cracks Mankowski with a good jab.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Mankowski blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mankowski misses the target.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortaga is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Ortaga defends the submission attempt.
Ortaga controlling the position for now.#T4##SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortaga defends it well. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Ortaga is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ortaga lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Ortaga scores with a nice right hand.
Ortaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortaga lands an overhand right.
Ortaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Good exchange - Ortaga coming out on top.
Ortaga swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Ortaga didn't expect that.
Ortaga wants to stand and escape but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Ortaga in his guard.#REVB#
Ortaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mankowski's guard.
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortaga defends well.#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ortaga has his hands clasped together but Mankowski extends and breaks Ortaga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski retains his welterweight title!
Borys Mankowski gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Alvaro Ortaga was interviewed post fight and said 'I fucking hate it when I miss my flight. No excuses, I fucked up!! Ill be back soom'.
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Event:
XF 4
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Mankowski's guard.
McCarthy pushing down on Mankowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy throwing shots but Mankowski is blocking nicely.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mankowski.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mankowski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McCarthy is looking to defend but Mankowski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McCarthy! Mankowski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McCarthy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Borys Mankowski made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
XF 1
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
McCarthy is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Mankowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mankowski to the mat. Mankowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.#SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up. #SUB#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
McCarthy advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Mankowski is defending well.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Mankowski defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mankowski is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
McCarthy is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now. #SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Mankowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
McCarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mankowski's guard.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mankowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mankowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McCarthy rolls with it to try and escape but Mankowski cranks on the arm and McCarthy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Trash Fights 19(185 structure)
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Mankowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Mankowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mankowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Putin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Putin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Mankowski's shoulder, as Mankowski tries to avoid the shot.
Putin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mankowski should have avoided that one.
Mankowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mankowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Putin lands a really nice looking cross but Mankowski seems unphased.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mankowski.
Putin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Putin throws a head kick that Mankowski semi-blocks.
#T1#
Putin misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Putin tries to sprawl but Mankowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mankowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Putin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but Putin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mankowski to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mankowski not doing much here.
Putin is refusing to be controlled, as Mankowski sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Putin defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura here.
Putin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mankowski trying to work for an americana but Putin has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Putin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Putin throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Putin as he connects with a hook.
Vlad Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mankowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Putin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Mankowski is looking to counter the offense by Putin and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Putin looks to land a body kick but Mankowski moved away.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Putin swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mankowski is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putin is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold.
Mankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Putin's head.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borys Mankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Mankowski is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Putin as he works his way to full guard.
Mankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Putin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Putin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vlad Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Putin.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Putin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
Putin misses the jab.
Putin lands with an overhand left.
Mankowski misses with a takedown
and Putin counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Putin as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Mankowski shoots in but Putin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Putin scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mankowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Mankowski backpedaling.
Putin throws the kick towards the body but Mankowski avoids it.
Putin throws a right hand that Mankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mankowski also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin is looking to land body kicks.
Putin throws a right and a left that Mankowski avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Putin.
Putin throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Putin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #SUB#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Putin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mankowski.
Mankowski trying to mount his opponent but Putin defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Putin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mankowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Mankowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Putin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mankowski.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mankowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Mankowski working away.#SUB#
Mankowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mankowski's guard! Nice work there by Putin! #SUB#
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.#SUB#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Putin uses it to pass to side control.
Vlad Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Putin keeps moving and retains side control.
Mankowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SU2#
Putin decides to stand and escape the position.
Mankowski dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
Putin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Putin. Mankowski shrugs it off though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Putin 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Trash Fights 15(185 structure)
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Handy lands a nice shot that snaps Mankowski's head back.
Handy throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Handy didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Handy keeps moving.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Handy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Handy passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mankowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Handy's best efforts.#T1##SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Handy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Handy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Handy passes into side control.
#T2#
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Handy keeps moving and retains side control.
Mankowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Handy dominates the positioning.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Handy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mankowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Mankowski throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski is still trying to improve position.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mankowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handy off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
Handy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mankowski.
Handy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Handy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mankowski gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mankowski working for a choke but Handy is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Handy showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Handy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Mankowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
Handy sets himself, and Mankowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Handy avoids it this time.
Handy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Handy didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Handy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Handy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Handy! #REVR#
Handy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Handy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Mankowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Handy trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Handy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Handy not doing much here.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Handy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handy has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mankowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Handy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mankowski.#T2#
Mankowski tries to buck Handy off but Handy is having none of it.
Mankowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Mankowski is not content to let Handy control the position.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Handy taking a breather here.
Mankowski tries to bench press Handy off him but Handy keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mankowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Handy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Handy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mankowski tries to reverse the position but Handy maintains control.
Borys Mankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Righty Handy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Handy cracks Mankowski with an open hand slap.
Mankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Handy avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Handy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handy.#T1#
Mankowski moves away from the strike by Handy.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Handy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mankowski darts in looking for a takedown but Handy gets double underhooks and turns Mankowski into the cage.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Handy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mankowski tries for a kimura but Handy is defending well. #SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mankowski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Handy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mankowski yanks on the arm and Handy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5019 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 1711 p4p, 202 weight class). Diallo's entrance music is Africa soukouss. A fine choice. Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Youssoufa Diallo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diallo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mankowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diallo (4) vs (0) Mankowski
Diallo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mankowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mankowski is trying to control Diallo's posture but Diallo avoids it.
Mankowski looks to move to half guard but instead Diallo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (6) vs (0) Mankowski
Diallo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Mankowski stops Diallo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mankowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diallo is working for a guillotine from mount but Mankowski frees his head quite easily.
Diallo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Diallo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mankowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Youssoufa Diallo!
A victorious Youssoufa Diallo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stanky to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Stanky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stanky drives through and clinches with Mankowski against the cage.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Stanky holds him up against the cage and eventually Mankowski drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Stanky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky wants to clinch up but Mankowski keeps it at a distance.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Stanky moves into range and clinches up with Mankowski.#BC2#
Stanky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Stanky tries to clinch up.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stanky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mankowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanky is looking to clinch but Mankowski is avoiding it.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Stanky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stanky gets a clinch. #BC2#
Stanky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mankowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanky.#CL2#
Stanky moves into the clinch.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Stanky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Stanky breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stanky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Stanky won't allow it.
Mankowski is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Mankowski successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stanky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mankowski's body to avoid the submission. Mankowski has instead reached around Stanky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mankowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mankowski did well to prevent McCarthy getting side control.#SUB#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Mankowski has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mankowski defends it well. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Mankowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
Mankowski gets full guard.#SU#
Mankowski is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Mankowski is controlling well.
#T2#
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Mankowski is controlling him well.
McCarthy controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #SUB2#
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mankowski.
#SUB2#
Mankowski wants to work for an arm triangle but McCarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Mankowski is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mankowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #T4#
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.#ES#
McCarthy kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Mankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
Mankowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCarthy's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
McCarthy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mankowski controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
McCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
#SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mankowski tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski trying to control here.
#ES2#
Mankowski kicks McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.#T1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mankowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #T2##SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up.
McCarthy takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mankowski is proving hard to escape from.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Mankowski had control of the position.
McCarthy prevents Mankowski from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mankowski is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy stands and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mankowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Mankowski get back to his feet.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.#T4##CL#
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Mankowski against the cage.
#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Mankowski's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mankowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Mankowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McCarthy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears McCarthy was looking to counter with a kick there.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCarthy has Mankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski fails to pull guard.
#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by McCarthy.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.#T1#
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Mankowski dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Mankowski gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Mankowski avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Mankowski wants to counter the offense by McCarthy and move into the clinch position.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Mankowski tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCarthy winds up and cracks Mankowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
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!#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
McCarthy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mankowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McCarthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 3299 p4p, 338 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 4038 p4p, 195 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Augustine Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mankowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Tupper
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Tupper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tupper 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.
Tupper tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Tupper pushes his legs off easily.
Tupper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tupper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Tupper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tupper is looking to take a break and control but Mankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mankowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupper wants to pass to mount but Mankowski is defending the position.
Tupper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mankowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (5) Tupper
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupper wants to take his opponent's back but Mankowski doesn't allow it.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Tupper controlling from the full mount.
My spies in Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform me that Tupper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mankowski tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Tupper is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mankowski is surviving well by controlling Tupper's body position as best he can.
Mankowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Tupper has a good base and remains in mount.
Tupper moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (0) vs (8) Tupper
Mankowski rolls, trying to escape but Tupper keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tupper working for the choke.
Will Tupper go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tupper keeps control of the position as Mankowski tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tupper.
Tupper has his arm under Mankowski's chin here. Game over son! Tupper squeezes tightly and Mankowski is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustine Tupper!
An out of breath Augustine Tupper 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chigg is fending him off so far but Mankowski persists. Nope, Chigg circles away and we're back to standing.
Chigg lands a high kick!
Chigg throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Chigg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Chigg finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chigg tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chigg to the ground. Chigg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chigg tries to counter by clinching up but Mankowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Chigg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Chigg.
Chigg cracks a nice hook into Mankowski's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chigg!
Chigg cracks a nice hook into Mankowski's ribs.
Chigg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mankowski looks winded!
Chigg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mankowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Chigg. #KD#
Chigg lands a big head kick that sends Mankowski tumbling to the mat! Chigg takes a step backwards and waves Mankowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mankowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mankowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chigg is looking to wear down Mankowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Mankowski ducks into an uppercut from Chigg and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maya Chigg!
Maya Chigg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Shah wants to clinch
and Mankowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Shah scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Shah.
Shah throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
Shah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Shah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Shah stands up from Mankowski's guard - Shah perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Shah throws a right and a left that Mankowski avoids nicely.
Shah misses with a body shot.
Shah looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Shah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Shah shows good takedown defense.
Shah misses with a looping left.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Shah misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Shah didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shah presses Mankowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Mankowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akbar Shah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.#TD#
Shah jumps guard and drags Mankowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Shah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shah manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Shah's guard.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Shah is keeping the position.
Shah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mankowski on the ground.#ES#
Shah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mankowski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Shah breaks from the clinch.
Shah throws a series of punches but Mankowski moves out of range. #T3#
Mankowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shah.
Mankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mankowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shah.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shah throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Shah fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shah dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Shah controlling him for the moment.
Shah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Shah stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Mankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Shah.
Shah throws a one two combo.
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!
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shah misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mankowski. #ES#
Shah is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mankowski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Shah decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing Shah from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Shah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Shah with a jab.
Shah falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski trying to work for an americana but Shah has managed to regain full guard.
#SU2#
Mankowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Shah.
Mankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Mankowski pushing down on Shah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura but Shah is defending well.
Shah pushes Mankowski off looking to stand but Mankowski dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shah is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #SUB2#
Mankowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Mankowski stops Shah from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shah sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mankowski throwing shots but Shah is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mankowski wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura but Shah is defending well.
Mankowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shah defending well though. #SUB2#
Mankowski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shah could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mankowski has cracked it and Shah is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mankowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Shah misses with a series of wild punches.
Mankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mankowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shah.
Shah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mankowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shah misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shah won't be happy with that.
Shah is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shah to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Shah is defending well.
Shah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shah tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Mankowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mankowski has hold of Shah's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shah seems comfortable defending it but Mankowski has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shah is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shah is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mankowski couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Grozny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mankowski manages to avoid it.
Grozny cracks Mankowski with an open hand slap.
Grozny works Mankowski's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Grozny.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Grozny flashes Mankowski a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mankowski's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mankowski crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Grozny punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Grozny!
A less than humble Alexandr Grozny misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jenova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenova. Mankowski shrugs it off though.
Jenova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Jenova misses #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenova won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Jenova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mankowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Mankowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mankowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenova is looking to regain half guard here but Mankowski keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jenova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Mankowski tries for a kimura but Jenova is defending well.
Jenova gets back to half guard.
Jenova tries to roll over but Mankowski keeps him under control.
Jenova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mankowski is working away from the top position though.
Jenova has his hands clasped together around Mankowski's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mankowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenova sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Mankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenova is controlling Mankowski's posture.
Jenova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mankowski is looking to advance position but Jenova has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jenova trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jenova working Mankowski over with strikes here.
Jenova controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Jenova looking to finish Mankowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mankowski!
Mankowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenova scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jenova raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Mankowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mankowski preventing the sweep.
Jenova pulls Mankowski in close to prevent any damage.
Mankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Jenova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mankowski's guard. #REVR#
Jenova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenova is working Mankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenova defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jenova pushing down on Mankowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Jenova has control of the leg.
Jenova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jenova slips a nice elbow through Mankowski's hands, connecting with Mankowski's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenith Jenova dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mankowski shoots in for a double leg but Jenova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenova scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenova lunges at Mankowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mankowski's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenova.
Mankowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenova.
Jenova lands a brutal head kick. Mankowski looks out on his feet and Jenova throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kenith Jenova!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Cable misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cable doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura but Cable is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cable is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cable sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mankowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cable is staying active underneath Mankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mankowski not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Cable defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mankowski connects with a nice short shot to Cable's temple. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but Cable is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but Cable is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mankowski to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but Cable is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Cable wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura but Cable is defending well.
Cable is looking for a sweep. Mankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski throwing shots but Cable is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but Cable is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cable misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cable doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #T1##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Cable defends the submission attempt.
Cable makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cable.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
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 throws an elbow that misses. Cable uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mankowski's guard. Nice move by Cable!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Cable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borys Mankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cable trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mankowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cable should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mankowski has tightened it up now! Cable 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 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Mankowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Borys Mankowski waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Mankowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mankowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Ceomo, looking for a takedown. Mankowski pushes Ceomo against the cage but Ceomo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ceomo lands with a hook. Mankowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ceomo feints and then cracks Mankowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mankowski down.
Ceomo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Ceomo finds it's target.
Ceomo scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mankowski ducks under a wild hook from Ceomo.
Mankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ceomo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mankowski! He's out on his feet! Ceomo rushes in and drops Mankowski with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sebastol Ceomo!
After the big win, Sebastol Ceomo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mclovin scores with a decent looking hook.
Mankowski looks for a takedown but Mclovin sprawls well.
Mclovin thinks about countering with a body kick.
A left lands for Mclovin.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mankowski moves away.
Mankowski avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Mclovin circles away easily
and Mclovin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mclovin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mclovin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Mclovin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mclovin avoids it really well and circles away.
Mclovin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mclovin misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Mclovin sends Mankowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mclovin is motioning to the referee to let Mankowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Mclovin lands a leg kick that knocks Mankowski off balance momentarily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mclovin misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mclovin defends it well.
Mclovin misses with a hook. Mankowski ducked under it nicely.
Mankowski slips a straight right by Mclovin.
The fighters circling - Mankowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mankowski slips a straight right by Mclovin.
Mclovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mankowski's hands.#T3#
Mankowski fails to land the takedown.
Mclovin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Mclovin counters with a nice body shot.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclovin as he avoids it easily. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Mclovin. Beautiful body shot.
Mankowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Mankowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mclovin defends it well.
Mclovin scores with a jab.
Mclovin leaves Mankowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mclovin throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Mclovin throws a hook but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclovin defends well and Mankowski ends up having to push Mclovin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mclovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mclovin misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mclovin jabs at Mankowski's body.#T1#
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Mankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mclovin's waist but Mclovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mankowski off to one side.
Mclovin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pony Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Mankowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mankowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mclovin has got the better of the exchanges.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Mclovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Mclovin sends Mankowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mclovin is motioning to the referee to let Mankowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mankowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mclovin finish him?
That kick from Mclovin tenderised Mankowski's leg. Mankowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mankowski limp body while Mclovin jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Mclovin!
In his post fight interview, Pony Mclovin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watanabe, as that shot connected.
Mankowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Watanabe counters with a left to the body.
Mankowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watanabe swivels and escapes.
Shun Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski drops his hands momentarily and Watanabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Watanabe there.#T1#
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Watanabe circles away easily
and Watanabe counters with a left to the body.
Mankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mankowski off to one side.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Watanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Mankowski looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
Watanabe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2##TD2#
Mankowski gets a double leg takedown into Watanabe's guard.#SUB#
Watanabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.
Watanabe is trying to keep Mankowski in close.
Watanabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Watanabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.#SUB2#
Mankowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watanabe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watanabe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Watanabe works over Mankowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Mankowski blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mankowski is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Mankowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watanabe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watanabe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watanabe! #REVR#
Mankowski is looking to reverse the position.
Watanabe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mankowski to see if he's OK.#T4#
Mankowski taking a bit of punishment here - Watanabe scoring with strikes.
Watanabe scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Watanabe. Oh but Mankowski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Watanabe goes limp - he's gone! Mankowski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Mankowski!
After the big win, Borys Mankowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RAGS of a RONIN and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pepijn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mankowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Pepijn finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski pushes a forearm under Pepijn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pepijn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Smiff throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Smiff didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smiff holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiff doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski is fighting to break Smiff's control of his arms but Smiff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff 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.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Smiff working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski preventing the sweep.
Smiff controls Mankowski momentarily but Mankowski frees himself.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smiff 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.
Smiff is pulling down on Mankowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Mankowski, at least for the moment.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smiff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Mankowski gets to his feet. Smiff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Smiff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Smiff.
#TD2#
Smiff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smiff won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Smiff trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smiff uses it to pass to side control.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.
Smiff trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankowski keeps working.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mankowski, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Mankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smiff connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mankowski blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Mankowski gets tackled into the cage by Smiff. Smiff maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Smiff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
Mankowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smiff is working away from the top position though.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Mankowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Mankowski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smiff connects with a nice short shot to Mankowski's temple. #SUB#
Mankowski looking for subs from the bottom but Smiff mounts him!
Smiff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount but Smiff keeps good control and instead manages to take Mankowski's back.
Mankowski trying to control the hands but Smiff won't let him.
Well, with Smiff on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mankowski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Mankowski right now.
#SUB2#
Smiff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mankowski is defending well though. Smiff let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Mankowski right now.
#SUB2#
Smiff working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mankowski is doing well to defend. Smiff seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mankowski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Springfield cracks a nice hook into Mankowski's ribs.
Mankowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield.
Springfield jabs Mankowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Springfield lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Springfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mankowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Mankowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Springfield is keen to just control but Mankowski is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski trying to get back to full guard but Springfield takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mankowski prevents Springfield from taking his back.
Mankowski gets back to half guard.
Springfield trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away. #SUB2#
Springfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Springfield is going to stand back up.
#T2##SUB2#
Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Mankowski defends the submission attempt.
Springfield controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Springfield moves into full mount! Mankowski won't be happy about that!
Springfield trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Springfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mankowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Springfield has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB2#
Springfield working for the choke.
Mankowski is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mankowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mankowski for a finish. #SUB2#
Springfield is cranking Mankowski's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mankowski! He's tightened the choke and Mankowski is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
After winning the bout, Aspen Springfield 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mankowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Mankowski has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Mankowski wants to control but Penn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Penn stands up and beckons Mankowski to his feet.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Penn misses the jab.
Mankowski throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mankowski's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mankowski checks a low kick from Penn.#T1#
Mankowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn can pounce on him.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Mankowski saw that one coming.
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mankowski sprawls and moves away.
Penn misses the jab.
Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mankowski is out of range and Penn settles back down.
Mankowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Mankowski.
Mankowski wants to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Penn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Penn stands up and beckons Mankowski to join him on the feet.
Mankowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.#ES#
Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Mankowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mankowski tries to avoid it. #T3#
Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mankowski under the eye.
Mankowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penn.
James Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penn throws a low kick but Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mankowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mankowski.
Mankowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Penn jabs Mankowski right on the nose. Mankowski blinks but takes it well.
Penn throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Mankowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penn defends well and Mankowski ends up having to push Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
James Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn misses the jab.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
Penn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Mankowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Mankowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Penn misses #TD2#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Penn kicks Mankowski off and gets to his feet.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Penn is predictable there #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mankowski prevents Penn from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for submissions but instead, Penn has regained full guard.
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Penn in his guard.#REVR#
Penn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mankowski is proving hard to escape from.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Mankowski.
Penn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mankowski is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Mankowski has an active guard here but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Penn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Mankowski shoots in.
Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Mankowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mankowski tries to avoid it.
James Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a leg kick but Mankowski checks it.
Mankowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Penn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mankowski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Penn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Penn is trying to stand back up but Mankowski is controlling him
#SUB2#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Mankowski wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mankowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mankowski to get the leverage.
Mankowski wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Penn kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.
Mankowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Mankowski takes one to the side of the head.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.#T1##SU#
Penn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mankowski, up you get!
Mankowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Penn throws a low kick but Mankowski avoids it.
A cross from Penn lands.
A low kick from Penn misses #TD2#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! #REVR#
Mankowski tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
James Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mankowski to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Penn.
Penn tries to bum rush Mankowski with a series of wild strikes but Mankowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mankowski with the counter takedown but Penn avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands with a cross. #TD#
Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mankowski's half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Penn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mankowski!#SU#
Penn decides to stand back up. Penn steps back and let's Mankowski get back to his feet.
Mankowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penn.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Penn feints and then cracks Mankowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mankowski down.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Penn misses #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski looks to land a strike but Penn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn wants to stand and escape but Mankowski is having none of it.
Penn keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mankowski has gone for a leg lock! Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mankowski's guard.#REVR#
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mankowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Penn has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Penn!
A relieved looking James Penn 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Pepijn darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Pepijn fights it but they end up in guard.
Mankowski trying to control but Pepijn is working from the bottom.
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Pepijn is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pepijn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Pepijn in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepijn trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pepijn is posturing up here but Mankowski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pepijn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pepijn has to tap! Slick submission there by Mankowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2755 p4p, 271 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 8040 p4p, 587 weight class). Araujo comes to the ring accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Mankowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kękę -Wyjebane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mankowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (0) Mankowski
Mankowski working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
Araujo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araujo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mankowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski has his foot on Araujo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Araujo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mankowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (4) Mankowski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.
Araujo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mankowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Araujo is controlling his hands well.
Mankowski is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Mankowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mankowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (4) Mankowski
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (7) vs (4) Mankowski
Araujo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (9) vs (4) Mankowski
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Araujo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mankowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Araujo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mankowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Araujo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 7567 p4p, 592 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 5222 p4p, 494 weight class). Mankowski comes to the ring accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola dives in and scores a takedown into Mankowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Kantola
Kantola trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Kantola pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kantola passes into half guard.
Mankowski moves into full guard.
Kantola won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Kantola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Kantola might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mankowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mankowski's guard.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankowski keeps working.
Mankowski is in trouble now - Kantola has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (5) Kantola
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mankowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mankowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Kantola not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Mankowski is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Kantola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mankowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (8) Kantola
Mankowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kantola works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (11) Kantola
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Mankowski tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mankowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Mankowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Mankowski is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Mankowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kantola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mankowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kantola is controlling the pace.
Kantola uses his free foot to push down on Mankowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mankowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (14) Kantola
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kantola tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski wants to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Mankowski is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mankowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Mankowski regains half guard.
Mankowski won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Mankowski moves into full guard.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (17) Kantola
Kantola wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
Kantola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the position from side mount.
Mankowski sneaks back into half guard.
Kantola is thwarting Mankowski's attempts to control the position.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Kantola pushes his legs off easily.
Kantola 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 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski pushes a forearm under Kantola's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kantola is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 6610 p4p, 563 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 4614 p4p, 463 weight class). Mankowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę -Wyjebane. Laar has chosen some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mankowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Laar tries to clinch but Mankowski moves away
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (0) Laar
Laar 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.
Laar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Laar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (2) Laar
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski has his foot on Laar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laar works his way back into a safe position though.
Laar wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is keeping the position.
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Laar defends easily.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Laar tries to pass.
My spies in Xtreme Fighting Systems inform me that Laar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laar defends it easily.
Laar wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (5) Laar
Laar tries for a kimura but Mankowski is defending well.
Mankowski tries to buck Laar off but Laar is having none of it.
Laar works to advance to full mount. Mankowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mankowski (2) vs (7) Laar
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laar looking to secure an arm triangle but Mankowski defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mankowski is squirming around, avoiding Laar's attempts to control the action.
Mankowski tries to hold on but Laar pushes him away.
Mankowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (4) vs (7) Laar
Laar keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laar is looking for a triangle but Mankowski pushes his legs off easily.
Laar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (4) vs (9) Laar
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Laar is controlling well.
Laar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mankowski is just riding it out for now. Laar eventually gives up the hold.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mankowski is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laar wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is keeping the position.
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laar defends it easily.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Laar pushes his legs off easily.
Laar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Laar defends easily.
Laar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laar pushes down on Mankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mankowski is refusing to be controlled, as Laar sits in half guard.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laar pulls his head out easily.
Laar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (12) Laar
Laar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mankowski (4) vs (14) Laar
Laar prevents Mankowski from getting the reversal.
Laar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mankowski is surviving well by controlling Laar's body position as best he can.
Mankowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mankowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laar wants to free his trapped foot but Mankowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laar pulls his head out easily.
Laar is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mankowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laar is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mankowski is just riding it out for now. Laar eventually gives up the hold.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Laar pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
Laar passes Mankowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laar pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laar trying to pass the guard but Mankowski defending well.
Laar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laar is trying to work for a kimura but Mankowski is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laar pulls his head out easily.
Laar wants to take a breather but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laar wants to pass to mount but Mankowski is defending the position.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mankowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Laar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (17) Laar
Mankowski wants to control but Laar postures up.
Laar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankowski keeps working.
Laar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laar tries for a kimura but Mankowski is defending well.
Laar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mankowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mankowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laar wants to free his trapped foot but Mankowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mankowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (20) Laar
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Laar keeps moving and retains side control.
Mankowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laar is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laar pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle here but Laar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (23) Laar
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laar trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
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.
Laar trying to control the position but Mankowski is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mankowski (4) vs (25) Laar
Laar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mankowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mankowski wants to hold on but Laar pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laar wins on points by 25 to 4.
Arvo Laar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Blomsten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mankowski goes for a double leg but Blomsten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blomsten continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Blomsten closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mankowski did well to prevent Blomsten getting side control.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blomsten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mankowski tries to roll over but Blomsten keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomsten uses his free foot to push down on Mankowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mankowski.
Blomsten controlling his opponent.
Blomsten lands a couple of good shots and Mankowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Blomsten working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mankowski is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Blomsten has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mankowski taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arto Blomsten!
A victorious Arto Blomsten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 4766 p4p, 497 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 2785 p4p, 336 weight class). Mankowski's entrance music is Kękę -Wyjebane. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Lucas
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lucas has his hands clasped together but Mankowski extends and breaks Lucas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Borys Mankowski thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 4319 p4p, 459 weight class) and Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 8071 p4p, 668 weight class). Mankowski comes into the arena with Kękę -Wyjebane blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Hemfsford Jowars!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mankowski clinches.
Mankowski pulls Jowars into guard.
Jowars is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jowars passes Mankowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is staying active underneath Jowars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Jowars looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jowars is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mankowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (3) Jowars
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Jowars trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jowars controlling from mount.
Mankowski is squirming around, avoiding Jowars's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jowars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mankowski is working to get back to half guard.
Jowars with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Mankowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jowars trying to mount his opponent but Mankowski defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Jowars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mankowski wants to control but Jowars is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Jowars tries to pass to full mount but Mankowski defends it.
Jowars stalling.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars is looking to advance position but Mankowski won't allow it.
Jowars is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jowars is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Jowars might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Jowars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mankowski trying to control but Jowars postures up.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is keen to just control but Mankowski is a slippery customer.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jowars pulls his head out easily.
Jowars passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (6) Jowars
Jowars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jowars is looking to work his way around to Mankowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jowars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jowars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Jowars seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mankowski is holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Jowars looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Mankowski tries to lock up and control but Jowars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mankowski is controlling an arm, preventing Jowars from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jowars works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (0) vs (9) Jowars
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jowars controlling well, preventing Mankowski from escaping the position.
Jowars trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mankowski doesn't escape.
Jowars keeps control of the position as Mankowski tries to break free.
Jowars controlling the position well here. Mankowski rolled but Jowars kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Mankowski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jowars.
Jowars trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jowars is riding his opponent, not letting Mankowski buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Mankowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jowars controlling the positon.
Jowars controlling well, preventing Mankowski from escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mankowski turns into Jowars and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (9) Jowars
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mankowski postures up.
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.
Jowars is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jowars lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (11) Jowars
Jowars wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Jowars defends easily.
Jowars avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content to stall in guard here.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jowars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jowars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Jowars advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Jowars content to control rather than advance.
Jowars wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is in trouble now - Jowars has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (14) Jowars
Jowars tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
Jowars controlling from mount.
Mankowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jowars looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mankowski is squirming around, avoiding Jowars's attempts to control the action.
Jowars avoids the attempt from Mankowski to control.
Jowars looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jowars controlling from mount.
Jowars tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Jowars looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jowars is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jowars controlling his opponent.
Jowars trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Jowars might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mankowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling the position easily from mount.
Jowars is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mankowski is working to get back to half guard.
Jowars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mankowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jowars looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mankowski regains half guard.
Jowars controlling the action here.
Mankowski wants to control but Jowars is keeping busy.
Jowars not doing much here.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jowars pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Jowars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jowars moves into full mount! Mankowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (17) Jowars
Jowars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jowars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jowars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jowars wins on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 5901 p4p, 519 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 3883 p4p, 434 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Mankowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (0) Mankowski
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Mankowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mankowski manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Mankowski's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
McCarthy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. McCarthy seems to have locked his on tight now - Mankowski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McCarthy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David McCarthy! |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 3805 p4p, 428 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4376 p4p, 473 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sithole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Sithole
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sithole stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sithole! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (5) Sithole
Mankowski tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A lull in the action here as Sithole stalls from top position.
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Sithole keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
Sithole controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mankowski tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Mankowski wants to control but Sithole is keeping busy.
Sithole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Mankowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sithole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole moves into full mount! Mankowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (8) Sithole
Mankowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski is just holding on here. Sithole manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (0) vs (11) Sithole
I would not like to be Mankowski right now.
Sithole controlling well, preventing Mankowski from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski trying to control the position but Sithole manages to sink in the hooks.
Sithole biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mankowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sithole's guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (11) Sithole
Sithole pulls Mankowski in to control the position.
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sithole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Sithole in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (13) Sithole
Sithole controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Sithole pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Sithole has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sithole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Sithole wants to pass to mount but Mankowski is defending the position.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard but Sithole has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (16) Sithole
Sithole forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (2) vs (19) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to roll but Sithole sticks to his back.
Sithole controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Sithole 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sithole.
Sithole is hanging on to Mankowski's back as he tries to escape.
Mankowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski turns into Sithole and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (4) vs (19) Sithole
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sithole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Sithole in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (4) vs (21) Sithole
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Sithole has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sithole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (24) Sithole
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sithole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sithole is staying tight to Mankowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Sithole is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now.
Sithole is still trying to improve position.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (27) Sithole
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Sithole controlling the position.
Sithole is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sithole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sithole is staying tight to Mankowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mankowski is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski struggling a bit here.
Mankowski tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 27 to 4.
Moses Sithole is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Moses Sithole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Anarchy Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mankowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Blighton rushes Mankowski and presses him up against the cage.
Mankowski looks winded!#TD#
Blighton gets control of Mankowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blighton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mankowski is posturing up here but Blighton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mankowski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mankowski has to tap! Slick submission there by Blighton !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Soto pushes Mankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Good body shot from Soto.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T1#
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto is leaning against Mankowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. #T4#
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto is working Mankowski over against the cage.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Good body shot from Soto.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A body shot lands from Soto.
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!
Soto misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Mankowski circles away.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Mankowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Soto avoids it well and moves away.
Mankowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Soto.#CL2#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soto to keep the fight standing.
Soto lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Soto lands a body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
Soto presses Mankowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlos Soto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
#T2#
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto works on Mankowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T4#
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto works on Mankowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Soto darts in and clinches Mankowski up against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soto 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 William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mankowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aurelio controlling the position from side mount.
Aurelio lands a few punches from side control.
Aurelio landing a few strikes.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aurelio looks up at the clock and then as Mankowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aurelio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aurelio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mankowski tries to bench press Aurelio off him but Aurelio keeps the position.
Aurelio prevents Mankowski from escaping the position.
Mankowski taking a bit of punishment here - Aurelio scoring with strikes.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mankowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aurelio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Mankowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aurelio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Aurelio looking for a guillotine from mount but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aurelio lands a nice shot to the head.
Mankowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mankowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Aurelio landing strikes from the mount and Mankowski is in trouble!
Aurelio is landing with some decent strikes but Mankowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aurelio looking to finish Mankowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mankowski!
Aurelio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mankowski tries to hold on but Aurelio postures up.
A nice elbow there by Aurelio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Aurelio looking to secure an arm triangle but Mankowski defends it well. #T2#
Mankowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aurelio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mankowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aurelio is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mankowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Aurelio lands a couple of elbows.
Aurelio stays in close to Mankowski's body and controls the position. #T3#
Aurelio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mankowski struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aurelio connects with a decent elbow.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aurelio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aurelio gets to mount! Mankowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aurelio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mankowski gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Aurelio is looking for a kimura but Mankowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelio to get the leverage.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Aurelio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aurelio lands strikes from half guard.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard but Aurelio has passed into side control.
Aurelio lands some shots froms side control.
Aurelio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mankowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mankowski can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.
Aurelio wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
Mankowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Aurelio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aurelio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Aurelio dominated that round.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Aurelio misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aurelio. #SUB#
Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aurelio looks up at the clock and then as Mankowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aurelio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mankowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelio trying to control the position but Mankowski is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Aurelio scoring with punches and elbows.
Aurelio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Mankowski's face as Aurelio controls the position.
Mankowski prevents Aurelio from improving position.
Mankowski is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Aurelio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mankowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aurelio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mankowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aurelio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankowski keeps working. #T2#
Mankowski looks to move to half guard but instead Aurelio has passed into mount! Damn!
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aurelio scoring with strikes but Mankowski is staying in there.
Mankowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aurelio landing shots from mount.
Aurelio with shots to the head and body - Mankowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mankowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aurelio controlling the action here.
Aurelio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ground and pound from Aurelio. #ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Aurelio trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
Mankowski is still in real trouble! Can Aurelio finish him?
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Aurelio is controlling well.
Aurelio slips a nice elbow through Mankowski's hands, connecting with Mankowski's forehead.
Marcelo Aurelio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Aurelio wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Aurelio.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aurelio lands a nice short elbow.
Aurelio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mankowski tries to roll over but Aurelio keeps him under control.
Mankowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aurelio scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB#
Aurelio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mankowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aurelio. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aurelio controlling from mount.
Aurelio lands a big shot there that rocks Mankowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Mankowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aurelio dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Aurelio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelio throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Aurelio didn't expect that.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mankowski pushes down on Aurelio's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Aurelio defends the submission attempt.
Aurelio gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aurelio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mankowski is looking to defend but Aurelio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mankowski! Aurelio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mankowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Aurelio!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Aurelio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mankowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Badger to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Mankowski kicks Badger off and gets to his feet.
Jack Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Mankowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Badger did well to prevent Mankowski getting side control.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but Badger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mankowski to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mankowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mankowski quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mankowski but it's paid off an Badger is forced to tap! Nice work by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mankowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlos Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto tries to clinch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Soto fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Mankowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soto smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mankowski gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soto wants to clinch.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Soto clinches up with Mankowski and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Mankowski fails to pull guard.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Mankowski jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow. #T1#
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soto to keep the fight standing.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Good body shot from Soto.
#T2#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Mankowski jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto. #T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Carlos Soto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto. #T4#
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto is leaning against Mankowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mankowski tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski jumps guard but Soto stands there with Mankowski around his waist. Mankowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T1#
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T4#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto presses Mankowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soto 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto 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.
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Event:
MMANIAK 49
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Strikes feints and as Mankowski raises his hands in defense, Strikes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strikes 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.
Strikes advances position into side control!
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strikes slows the pace down.
Strikes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Strikes is going to stand back up.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard but Strikes has mounted him!#T1#
Strikes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strikes looking to ground and pound but Mankowski is blocking nicely.
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Strikes is looking to stand but Mankowski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Mankowski working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strikes wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski is holding on tight.
Strikes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it. #T2#
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Mankowski regains half guard.
Strikes wants to take a breather but Mankowski is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strikes in particular looking to stall.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mankowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Strikes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Strikes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Strikes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Strikes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mankowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Mankowski is trying to maintain the position but Strikes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
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.
Strikes trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
Strikes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strikes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mankowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strikes not doing much here.
Strikes wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Strikes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes 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.
#R2#
Strikes tries to clinch but Mankowski is having none of it.
Strikes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?
Strikes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mankowski's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into side control.
#SU#
Strikes stands up and beckons Mankowski to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Strikes.
#T1##TD#
Strikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Strikes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Strikes looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strikes is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Mankowski stops Strikes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mankowski tries to hold on but Strikes postures up.#T2#
Mankowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mankowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Strikes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mankowski is trying to break free.
Strikes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strikes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Strikes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mankowski rolls, trying to escape but Strikes keeps control of the position.
Strikes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Mankowski is keeping busy.
Mankowski trying to control the hands but Strikes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Strikes looking for the choke but no joy.
Mankowski trying to control the hands but Strikes won't let him.
Strikes controlling well, preventing Mankowski from escaping the position.
Strikes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mankowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Strikes trying to control momentarily.
Mankowski tries to break free.
Mankowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Strikes gets his hands free.
Strikes doesn't have the hooks in and Mankowski manages to turn into his guard.
Strikes wants to stand but Mankowski is controlling the position. #SU2#
Mankowski gets to his feet. Strikes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Strikes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mankowski stops Strikes from passing to mount.
Mankowski is trying to get back to his feet.
Mankowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Mankowski pushes him off.
Mankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strikes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strikes duly obliges.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Mankowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strikes.
Mankowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strikes is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now. #T1#
Strikes is trying to control. Mankowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Strikes has control of the leg.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Strikes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mankowski!#T2##SUB#
Strikes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mankowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Mankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strikes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mankowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Strikes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mankowski defending well though.
Mankowski trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strikes pulls his head out easily.
Strikes trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Strikes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strikes is thwarting Mankowski's attempts to control the position.#T4#
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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strikes wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is defending well.
Strikes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mankowski's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Strikes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strikes is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strikes defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strikes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
After winning the bout, Carlos Strikes 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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Event:
MMANIAK 47
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ragnar lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mankowski off the cage and back into range.
Ragnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Ragnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ragnar connects with a jab.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnar lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnar throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mankowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mankowski takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnar. Mankowski shrugs it off though.
Ragnar cracks the inside of Mankowski's front leg.
Ragnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Ragnar.
Ragnar works Mankowski's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ragnar feints and then cracks Mankowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mankowski down.
Ragnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mankowski checks a leg kick.
As Ragnar tries to get set, Mankowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnar dips to his left and cracks Mankowski with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ragnar scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnar scores with a nice strike.
Ragnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Ragnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnar takes a swing at Mankowski's ribcage but misses.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Mankowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnar pinned against the cage. Ragnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mankowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnar connects with a right hand. Mankowski shakes it off.
Mankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnar.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnar tries a quick counter leg kick but Mankowski is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnar throws a front kick that sends Mankowski stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ragnar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mankowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mankowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnar.
#T2#
Mankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnar avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar punishes Mankowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragnar connects with a single shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mankowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ragnar scores with a sloppy right hand. Mankowski should have avoided that one.
Ragnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Ragnar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnar lands with a kick to the temple. Mankowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mankowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mankowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnar throws an overhand right that drops Mankowski like a sack of potatoes! Ragnar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnar!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnar 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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Event:
MMANIAK 46
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow jabs at Mankowski's body.
Darrow scores with a punch to the head.
Mankowski slips under a jab from Darrow.
Mankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mankowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
#CL#
Darrow clinches with his opponent.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Darrow is working Mankowski over against the cage.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Mankowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Darrow.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Darrow instigates a clinch. #BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mankowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Mankowski circles away.
Good shot there by Darrow.
Darrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mankowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Mankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mankowski moves away.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Darrow shows good takedown defense.
Darrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. #T2##BC#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
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!
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mankowski doesn't seem phased though.
Darrow digs a good hook to Mankowski's body.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darrow but Darrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Mankowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mankowski tries to avoid it.
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mankowski's head.
Darrow throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Darrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darrow throws a lazy right hand but Mankowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Darrow cracks Mankowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darrow is looking to clinch but Mankowski is avoiding it.
Mankowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Darrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mankowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Darrow.
Darrow tries to work over Mankowski's front leg with a kick but Mankowski checks it.
Mankowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Darrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Good shot there by Darrow.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Mankowski feints the counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Darrow with a nice cross.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darrow misses with a low kick as Mankowski jumps back.
Mankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mankowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Mankowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mankowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow is pressed up against the cage. Mankowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darrow down to the mat. Darrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsay Darrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Mankowski down.
Mankowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mankowski scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsay Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Mankowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mankowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Mankowski in a clinch.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Darrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?
Mankowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darrow's waist but Darrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mankowski off to one side. #T1#
Darrow lands the left hand.
Mankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body. Mankowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Darrow clinches up against the cage.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Mankowski's takedown attempt.
Mankowski is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow. #BC#
Darrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Darrow scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Mankowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darrow.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Darrow misses its intended target.
Darrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mankowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Mankowski's body.
Darrow catches Mankowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mankowski avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mankowski dives in and grabs Darrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darrow pushes down on Mankowski's head and hops out.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Darrow lands a head shot.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Darrow moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Mankowski takes a shot to the head.
Darrow is stalling here.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Mankowski is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Darrow slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mankowski's hands.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Mankowski takes one to the chin there.
Mankowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Mankowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mankowski tries to avoid it.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darrow lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsay Darrow dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Darrow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mankowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darrow lunges at Mankowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mankowski's hand.
Darrow throws the left hand but Mankowski avoids the punch easily.
Mankowski with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
Mankowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Mankowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski slips a straight right by Darrow.
Darrow throws a hook but Mankowski blocks it.
Darrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darrow jabs at Mankowski's body.#T1#
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mankowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Darrow wants to clinch up but Mankowski keeps it at a distance.
Mankowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mankowski takes one to the side of the head.
Darrow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mankowski under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Mankowski.
Mankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darrow digs a good body shot into Mankowski's ribs.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Mankowski off the cage and back into range.
Darrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A good leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mankowski with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
Darrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mankowski. Mankowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a head shot.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Darrow misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mankowski throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mankowski's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVR#
Darrow stays in close to Mankowski's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mankowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Darrow has picked Mankowski up and slammed him! Mankowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Darrow manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Mankowski trying to remain calm as Darrow controls from the top position.
Mankowski tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mankowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darrow gets to mount! Mankowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
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.
Darrow content just to control the position here.
Mankowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Darrow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mankowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Darrow has a good base and remains in mount.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mankowski is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsay Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsay Darrow!
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Event:
MMANIAK 44'
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mankowski shoots in but Lang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski staying out of range there.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang misses with a hook. Mankowski ducked under it nicely.
And Mankowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mankowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mankowski scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lang.
Mankowski ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Mankowski walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by Lang.#T2#
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Mankowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Lang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Mankowski shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Lang throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Mankowski moves into the clinch.#T3#
Lang lands a shot to the body.
Mankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Lang.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lang.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Lang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mankowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mankowskis head.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mankowskis head. #T4#
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski blocks an uppercut.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Good body shot from Lang.
Mankowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Mankowski looks winded!
Lang is working Mankowski over against the cage.
Mankowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mankowski moves away.
Mankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mankowski with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Mankowski's shoulder, as Mankowski tries to avoid the shot.
Lang misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Lang connects with the punch.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Lang lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Mankowski out cold! Mankowski is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
David Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMANIAK 43
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankowski.#TD2#
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mankowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mankowski stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mankowski.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Mankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Mankowski there.
Mankowski prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Mankowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold.
Mankowski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvarez to regain full guard. #T1#
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
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 from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mankowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Mankowski won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Mankowski defends easily.
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Mankowski distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mankowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Mankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez has hold of Mankowski's hands but Mankowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mankowski connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Mankowski is controlling him well.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Mankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
#T4#
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Mankowski pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski 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.
#R2#
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez works over Mankowski with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Mankowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mankowski with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankowski postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mankowski.
Mankowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Mankowski throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Mankowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
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. #T3#
Mankowski is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mankowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mankowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Alvarez 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.
Mankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mankowski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Alvarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mankowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
#BC#
Mankowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mankowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Mankowski's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez distracts Mankowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avila Alvarez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Mankowski pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mankowski did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.#T1##SUB#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
Mankowski is trying to control but can't.
Mankowski tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mankowski punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Mankowski's head.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Mankowski's hands, connecting with Mankowski's forehead.#SUB2#
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mankowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Alvarez is nestled in close to Mankowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Mankowski is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mankowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez works over Mankowski with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Mankowski pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
After the big win, Borys Mankowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RAGS of a RONIN and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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Event:
MMANIAK 41 Saitev/Scarface
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mendez scores with a takedown into Mankowski's guard.#ES#
Mankowski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez wants to clinch#TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Mankowski slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Mankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mankowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mankowski postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Mankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Mankowski connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mendez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mankowski has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #SUB#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mankowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mankowski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mankowski cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Mankowski finish him?
Mankowski is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mankowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Mankowski's guard.#ES#
Mankowski pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Mankowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mankowski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mendez frees his head nicely. Oh but Mankowski has switched to an armbar! Mendez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMANIAK 38 Badger vs Neil
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamidovich Saitiev.#TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in and bounces Mankowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and lands a big shot to Mankowski's brow.
Hamidovich Saitiev cracks Mankowski with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of digs.
Mankowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hamidovich Saitiev is in close to Mankowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and lands a big shot to Mankowski's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamidovich Saitiev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is keeping the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hamidovich Saitiev chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hamidovich Saitiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Mankowski has his foot on Hamidovich Saitiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamidovich Saitiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pushing down on Mankowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mankowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamidovich Saitiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mankowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mankowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev slips a nice elbow through Mankowski's hands, connecting with Mankowski's forehead.#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankowski is staying active underneath Hamidovich Saitiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Mankowski's temple.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Mankowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Mankowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mankowski is still in real trouble! Can Hamidovich Saitiev finish him?
Mankowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mankowski with the active half guard here but Hamidovich Saitiev passes nicely into side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mankowski looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hamidovich Saitiev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
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Event:
MMANIAK 36 - Fogomayu/Borys
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fogomayu lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Fogomayu.
Mankowski darts in looking for a takedown but Fogomayu gets double underhooks and turns Mankowski into the cage.
Mankowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fogomayu. Fogomayu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fogomayu feints a jab promting Mankowski to slip. Fogomayu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mankowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Fogomayu, looking for a takedown. Mankowski pushes Fogomayu against the cage but Fogomayu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Fogomayu - just one landing. #TD#
Fogomayu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mankowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fogomayu is in Mankowski's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fogomayu is aware though and is defending well.
Fogomayu 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.
Fogomayu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mankowski has momentary wrist control but Fogomayu slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Fogomayu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fogomayu lands a couple of digs.
Fogomayu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fogomayu continues to stall.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fogomayu connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Fogomayu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski trying to keep a closed guard but Fogomayu is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fogomayu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fogomayu pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Fogomayu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fogomayu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fogomayu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fogomayu is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Fogomayu there.
Fogomayu not doing much here.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Fogomayu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mankowski is refusing to be controlled, as Fogomayu sits in half guard.
Fogomayu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fogomayu prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Mankowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fogomayu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fogomayu is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Fogomayu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Fogomayu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski taking some punishment here, with Fogomayu in his half guard.
Fogomayu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Fogomayu.
Mankowski walks into a left hand.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Fogomayu shows good takedown defense.
Mankowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Fogomayu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mankowski on the side of the head.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Fogomayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Fogomayu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mankowski out cold! What a finish! Fogomayu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwiwan Fogomayu!
A relieved looking Kwiwan Fogomayu 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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Event:
MMANIAK 32 NEWcomers
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hay tries to clinch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Mankowski with the counter takedown but Hay avoids it easily.
Mankowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hay closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Hay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mankowski on the ground.#SUB2#
Mankowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hay! #REVR#
Mankowski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Mankowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Hay pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hay has his hands clasped together but Mankowski extends and breaks Hay's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
MMANIAK 31 - Maul vs Arcuri
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Janeiro to the mat! Janeiro manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Janeiro working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Janeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Mankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.#T1#
Mankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Janeiro's head.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Janeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.#SUB#
Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
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Event:
MMANIAK 27 Mankowski/Firetribe
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
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!#CL#
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!#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#CL2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mankowski at a distance.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
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.
#T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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 #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.
#R4#
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#TD#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Firetribe dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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.
#T1##SU2#
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. #T2#
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.#ROC2#
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.#T3#
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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Event:
MMANIAK 23
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Hamidovich Saitiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski missing with punches from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Hamidovich Saitiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski trying to hold on to Hamidovich Saitiev's head to control him but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
Mankowski punching from the bottom.
Mankowski has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
Mankowski wants to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Hamidovich Saitiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamidovich Saitiev has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Mankowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mankowski's head.
Mankowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Hamidovich Saitiev tries to pass. #SUB#
Hamidovich Saitiev is posturing up here but Mankowski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hamidovich Saitiev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hamidovich Saitiev has to tap! Slick submission there by Mankowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
An out of breath Borys Mankowski 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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Event:
MMANIAK 19
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Couture throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well.
Couture is trying to stand back up but Mankowski is controlling him
#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
Couture is looking to escape.
Mankowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Couture!
Couture is squirming around, avoiding Mankowski's attempts to control the action.
Couture wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Couture takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couture is holding on tight.
#T1##SUB#
Couture is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mankowski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Couture is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
A relieved looking Borys Mankowski 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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Event:
MMANIAK 16
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Mankowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Mankowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mankowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Mankowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arcuri defends it well.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri lands a head kick!
Arcuri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arcuri as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Arcuri is looking to slow Mankowski down with leg kicks.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arcuri lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mankowski falls backwards - clearly groggy! Arcuri dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
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Event:
MMANIAK 14
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sylvanas throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Sylvanas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sylvanas manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Sylvanas's guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Sylvanas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sylvanas manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Sylvanas's guard.
Mankowski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Mankowski postures up in Sylvanas's guard and throws a big left but Sylvanas blocks it.
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sylvanas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sylvanas tries to get out of the position.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sylvanas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mankowski advances to half guard.
Mankowski works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Mankowski lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Mankowski working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sylvanas looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mankowski! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Borys Mankowski!
An out of breath Borys Mankowski 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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Event:
MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Strikes tries to clinch there but Mankowski circles away.
#TD#
Mankowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Mankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Strikes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strikes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mankowski trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Strikes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Strikes 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. #T1#
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mankowski trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strikes working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Strikes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strikes dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strikes stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Strikes!#SU2#
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Strikes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mankowski to the ground. Strikes is now in Mankowski's guard.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Strikes defends easily.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing Strikes from standing up. #SUB#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Mankowski is working an open guard so Strikes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strikes tries to clinch #TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strikes's guard.
Strikes wants to sweep here but Mankowski controlling him for the moment.
Mankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Strikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strikes is stalling in the full guard.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Strikes 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.
Strikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Strikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strikes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.
Strikes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mankowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mankowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mankowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borys Mankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Strikes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankowski looking to pass the guard.
Mankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Mankowski throws an elbow that misses. Strikes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mankowski's guard. Nice move by Strikes!#REVB##SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mankowski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Strikes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Mankowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Strikes has taken his back - oops!
Mankowski is really stuck here.
Mankowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strikes's guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strikes holds on and takes a little breather.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Mankowski prevents Strikes from getting back to his feet.
Strikes has control of Mankowski's left arm, preventing Mankowski from doing any damage.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankowski is controlling him.
Mankowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Mankowski is trying to control. Strikes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strikes controlling the position for now.
Strikes is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strikes defends it well.
Mankowski trying to advance position but Strikes counters by regaining guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mankowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strikes is keeping the position for now.
Strikes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strikes looking for a sweep. Not yet Strikes, not yet.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Mankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borys Mankowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strikes sprawls well. Strikes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Strikes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Strikes throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strikes!
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strikes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strikes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mankowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strikes, who protects the arm well.
Strikes can't do much from the bottom here.
Strikes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T2##SUB#
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strikes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strikes is trying to buck Mankowski off.
Mankowski advances to full mount.
Mankowski wants to take his opponent's back but Strikes doesn't allow it.
Strikes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Strikes taking some punishment here, with Mankowski in his half guard.
Mankowski trying to advance position but Strikes counters by regaining guard.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strikes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mankowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Strikes pulls Mankowski in close to prevent any damage.
Strikes looking to control.
Strikes managing to control the position.
Mankowski won't allow Strikes to sweep him here.
Mankowski scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strikes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mankowski lands a couple of elbows.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up. #SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strikes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Mankowski is looking to stand up but Strikes isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strikes is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Strikes.
I think Strikes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carlos Strikes!
A victorious Carlos Strikes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #31
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle looks to land a combination but Mankowski avoids it well. #TD2#
Battle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mankowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mankowski content to stall in guard here.
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.
Mankowski advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle stops Mankowski from passing to mount.
Mankowski is staying tight to Battle's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Battle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mankowski is controlling him well.
Mankowski takes a little break here. Battle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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 has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Battle!
Mankowski controlling from the full mount.
Mankowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Battle tries to buck Mankowski off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Mankowski controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Mankowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mankowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Battle is holding on tight.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mankowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mankowski.
You get the feeling that Battle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mankowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Mankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 stops Battle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski controlling the action here.#T1#
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Mankowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mankowski prevents Battle from standing back up.
#T2##ES#
Battle kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.
Battle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Mankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Mankowski is trying to trip Battle. He has hold of a leg but Battle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mankowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Battle wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski passes into half guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.
Mankowski is continuing to stall.#T3#
Battle wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mankowski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Battle is now in Mankowski's guard. A big mistake from Mankowski there, giving up the dominant position! #T4##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Battle pushes his legs off easily.
Battle wants to stand and escape but instead Mankowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Battle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Battle is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Battle's face as Mankowski controls the position.
Battle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mankowski.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Battle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T1#
Mankowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borys Mankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christian Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battle tries to buck Mankowski off but he can't manage it.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Mankowski.
Battle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mankowski. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Mankowski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Battle is now in Mankowski's guard. A big mistake from Mankowski there, giving up the dominant position! #SU#
Battle stands and steps away. Mankowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mankowski dodges the punch combination from Battle.
#TD2#
Mankowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Battle was covering up waiting for the punch and Mankowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Mankowski is having none of it.
Battle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Borys Mankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski!
A victorious Borys Mankowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to advance position but Bordignon Miyao won't allow it.
Mankowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bordignon Miyao's head.
Mankowski is controlling the pace.
Bordignon Miyao is positioning himself well to prevent Mankowski advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Bordignon Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao tries to kick Mankowski off but Mankowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mankowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mankowski controlling from the top position.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to stand up but Mankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Bordignon Miyao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Bordignon Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mankowski is one step ahead there.
Bordignon Miyao is controlling Mankowski's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mankowski gets the takedown into side control.
Mankowski just content to control the position. #T3#
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bordignon Miyao keeps working.
Bordignon Miyao tries to buck Mankowski off but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski taking a breather here.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Bordignon Miyao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mankowski's best efforts.
Mankowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Bordignon Miyao is controlling Mankowski's trapped leg to prevent Mankowski from advancing to side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bordignon Miyao is staying active underneath Mankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mankowski prevents Bordignon Miyao from improving his position.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to maintain the position but Mankowski is very close to passing his half guard.
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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mankowski shoots in and bounces Bordignon Miyao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mankowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bordignon Miyao has one foot on Mankowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mankowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski trying to control the action but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to buck Mankowski off but Mankowski is having none of it.#T1#
Mankowski controlling from side mount.
Mankowski trying to control the position but Bordignon Miyao is working away.
Bordignon Miyao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mankowski slows the pace down.
Bordignon Miyao tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mankowski controls the position.
Bordignon Miyao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
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.
Mankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Bordignon Miyao kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Mankowski scores with a takedown into Bordignon Miyao's guard.#T3#
Mankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a triangle but Mankowski pushes his legs off easily.
Bordignon Miyao managing to control the position.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Bordignon Miyao keeps moving.
Mankowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordignon Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mankowski's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Bordignon Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bordignon Miyao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mankowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bordignon Miyao has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mankowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bordignon Miyao's half guard.
Bordignon Miyao gets back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao working a defensive guard here.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski trying to control but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.
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. #T1##SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mankowski controlling from the top position.
Bordignon Miyao is controlling Mankowski's posture.
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mankowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bordignon Miyao sprawls well initially but Mankowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mankowski manages to mount him!
#T2#
Bordignon Miyao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bordignon Miyao to take his back!
Mankowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mankowski avoiding Bordignon Miyao 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Mankowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bordignon Miyao to escape the position.
Mankowski controlling the position well here. Bordignon Miyao rolled but Mankowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to get back to his feet but Mankowski is in full control for now.
Mankowski gets his hands free as Bordignon Miyao looks to control.
Mankowski is riding his opponent, not letting Bordignon Miyao buck him off.
Bordignon Miyao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mankowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bordignon Miyao's body.
#T4#
Mankowski is looking to control Bordignon Miyao but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski gets his hands free as Bordignon Miyao looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Mankowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mankowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 28
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Welsh as Mankowski shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Welsh! But no joy.#CL#
Welsh gets tackled into the cage by Mankowski. Mankowski maintains the clinch.
Welsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mankowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mankowski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Mankowski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Welsh regains guard immediately.
Mankowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mankowski won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mankowski stays in close to Welsh's body and controls the position.
Welsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Welsh, not yet. #T1#
Mankowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welsh working a defensive guard here.
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Welsh wants to control but Mankowski passes easily into half guard.
Mankowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura but Welsh is defending well.
Mankowski is taking a breather. Welsh 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.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mankowski prevents Welsh from improving his position.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Welsh tries to get to full guard but Mankowski has control of the leg.
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.
#T3#
Welsh trying to control from the bottom.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Mankowski seems content to control.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Welsh throws a head kick but Mankowski moves out of range.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Mankowski. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Welsh flicks out a counter leg kick but Mankowski steps away.
A bone on bone clash there as Mankowski blocks the leg kick.
Welsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Welsh wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Welsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
That's time! Mankowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Mankowski shoots in and bounces Welsh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Welsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Mankowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Welsh for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Welsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Mankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borys Mankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Welsh tries to sprawl but Mankowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mankowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Welsh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
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.
Welsh trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
We've been informed that Welsh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Welsh wants to get back to full guard but Mankowski has passed into side control.#T3#
Welsh is being controlled here.
Welsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Welsh is letting Mankowski control him for a moment. #SUB#
Mankowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mankowski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Welsh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Welsh is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski taking a breather here.
Welsh is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mankowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welsh can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Welsh.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Welsh avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mankowski.
Welsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Mankowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Welsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mankowski is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski controlling from the top position. #T1#
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Welsh is retaining full guard.
Welsh being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mankowski scores with a takedown into Welsh's guard.
Mankowski stopping the sweep attempt from Welsh.#T2#
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Welsh is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up.
Mankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mankowski advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Welsh is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mankowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Welsh trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Welsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mankowski shoots in but Welsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Welsh tries to keep at a distance but Mankowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Welsh misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mankowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mankowski manages to end up in side control.
Welsh is looking to get back to his feet here but Mankowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Welsh's back.
Mankowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Callum Welsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borys Mankowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welsh wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Mankowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mankowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski!
A very excited looking Borys Mankowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PAcio 26
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sius pinned against the cage. Sius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Mankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sius wants to stand back up but Mankowski manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Sius taking a bit of punishment here - Mankowski scoring with strikes. #T1#
Mankowski controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mankowski is staying tight to Sius's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mankowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sius! #T3##SUB#
Sius is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mankowski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sius is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LKO14 Armagedon
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Mankowski shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Mankowski.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borys Mankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mankowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mankowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski working away.
Lee tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mankowski working away.
Mankowski controls the position.#T2#
Lee is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mankowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mankowski working away.
Mankowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mankowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Mankowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Mankowski just content to control the position.
Lee tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
Lee is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Mankowski working away.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski controlling from side mount.
It looks like Mankowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Mankowski stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Mankowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Mankowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Borys Mankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mankowski clinches up against the cage.
Mankowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mankowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mankowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Mankowski drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mankowskis head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. #TD2#
Mankowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Mankowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lee 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Lee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
Mankowski misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mankowski shoots and misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mankowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mankowski misses with a takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee tests Mankowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mankowski ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mankowski.#T2#
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Mankowski seems unphased.
Cassius Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mankowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mankowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Mankowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mankowski trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Mankowski takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee prevents Mankowski from improving position.
Mankowski controlling the position.
Mankowski wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
Lee tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Mankowski maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Lee clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee takes a swing at Mankowski's ribcage but misses.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Mankowski backing up. Mankowski nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Mankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Mankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mankowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Mankowski's defenses.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mankowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Mankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mankowski off to one side.
Lee sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Mankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mankowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Mankowski's head. #T4#
Lee throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Mankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Lee had his way with Borys Mankowski in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Lee with a hook.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Lee throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Mankowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Mankowski shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mankowski takes one to the chin there.
Mankowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Mankowski's ribs.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassius Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Mankowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassius Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee thuds his right hand into Mankowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mankowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Mankowski backing up. Mankowski nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mankowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mankowski shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.#TD2#
Mankowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Mankowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. #T4#
Mankowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is pulling down on Mankowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Mankowski, at least for the moment.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Lee!
Cassius Lee is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cassius Lee 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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Event:
LKO Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Mankowski defends easily.
Mankowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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.
#CL2#
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. #TD#
Mankowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mankowski controlling from side mount. #T4#
Warner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
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.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #13
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mankowski looking to score a takedown here. Fawkes is defending well but Mankowski drives through and ends up in Fawkes's guard.
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes working a defensive guard here.
Mankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fawkes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fawkes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fawkes being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Mankowski.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Mankowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mankowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fawkes.
Fawkes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borys Mankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawkes throws a right hand that misses
and Mankowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Mankowski with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Fawkes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fawkes missing with a left hand there. Mankowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Fawkes gets caught napping as Mankowski dives in and scores a takedown. Fawkes manages to retain guard.
Mankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mankowski is pushing down on Fawkes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fawkes is fighting to maintain full guard but Mankowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Fawkes is defending well. #T3#
Mankowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mankowski is looking to advance position but Fawkes won't allow it.
Fawkes trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Mankowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fawkes for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fawkes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fawkes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mankowski gets the takedown into side control.
Fawkes dodges the ground and pound from Mankowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.#SUB#
Mankowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fawkes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mankowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fawkes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mankowski lets go of the hold and Fawkes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
A victorious Borys Mankowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #10
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mankowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mankowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mankowski manages to end up in side control.
Sezzer bucks up and tries to throw Mankowski off but instead Mankowski has got his back!
Mankowski gets his hands free as Sezzer looks to control.
Our spies down at at Island Warriors inform us that Mankowski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mankowski keeps control of the position easily here as Sezzer tries to buck him off.
Sezzer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sezzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mankowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sezzer wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Still in half guard, Mankowski seems content to control.
It looks like Mankowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sezzer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mankowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sezzer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sezzer is trying to stand.
Mankowski controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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.
Mankowski is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mankowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sezzer wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sezzer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mankowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sezzer rushes Mankowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mankowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sezzer is trying to keep an underhook but Mankowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mankowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sezzer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mankowski is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
The adventures of Mankowski the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Mankowski moves nicely into side control.
Mankowski controlling the position from side mount.
Mankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sezzer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mankowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Sezzer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mankowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mankowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mankowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mankowski quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mankowski but it's paid off an Sezzer is forced to tap! Nice work by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Endon Sezzer spoke after the fight, saying 'butt'.
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