PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 5362 p4p, 5345 weight class) and Christopher Hernandez (ranked 492 p4p, 490 weight class). Christopher Hernandez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mankowski
vs
Hernandez

223 cm
18
277
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
245
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christopher Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mankowski gets a clinch.
Mankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mankowski won't allow it.

Mankowski decides to pull guard.
Mankowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mankowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hernandez tries to stand but Mankowski is controlling from the bottom.
Mankowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Mankowski had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mankowski is trying to keep Hernandez in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mankowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.

Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hernandez to keep 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.
Mankowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hernandez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Hernandez stalls.
Hernandez slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez leaning against his opponent.
Mankowski misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hernandez.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Hernandez.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mankowski is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Mankowski.
Hernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mankowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mankowski taking a breather.
Mankowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hernandez up against the cage.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez lands a high kick!
We've been informed that Hernandez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mankowski throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Mankowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Mankowski avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Mankowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Hernandez lands but Mankowski takes it in his stride.

Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Mankowski back against the cage.
Hernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay 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.
Mankowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.

Mankowski pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez wants to stand but Mankowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mankowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hernandez stands up from Mankowski's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!

Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mankowski avoids the damage to the body.
Mankowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mankowski stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position.
Mankowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mankowski has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Mankowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Mankowski down.
Nice takedown defense from Mankowski. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Borys Mankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hernandez rushes Mankowski and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Mankowski. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez takes a swing at Mankowski's ribcage but misses.

Hernandez rushes Mankowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mankowski has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christopher Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mankowski up against the cage.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Hernandez 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mankowski sprawls well. Mankowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.

Mankowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankowski is controlling him.
Hernandez controlling Mankowski's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Mankowski dives into side control.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski lands some shots froms side control.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.

Mankowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez pushes Mankowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mankowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a nice head kick!
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Mankowski gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mankowski manages to break the clinch.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borys Mankowski.
I think Hernandez 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Hernandez!