PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 24949 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Martin Niblett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Mankowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Niblett's chin.

Mankowski
vs
Niblett

223 cm
18
277
4 - 8 - 0

196 cm
25
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

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 4 - 8 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Niblett!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niblett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niblett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Niblett 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.
Niblett stopping the sweep attempt from Mankowski.
Niblett is looking to work some ground and pound but Mankowski has wrist control.
Niblett 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.
Mankowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Niblett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mankowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mankowski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Niblett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niblett chips away with some ground and pound.
Niblett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Niblett distracts Mankowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Niblett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niblett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niblett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Niblett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niblett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Niblett postures up in Mankowski's guard and throws a big left but Mankowski blocks it.
Niblett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niblett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niblett 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.
Niblett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niblett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Niblett lands a couple of elbows.
Niblett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niblett looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niblett landing some decent shots from guard.
Niblett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Niblett landing with the ground and pound.
Niblett stands up over Mankowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Niblett tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
Niblett trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Niblett stands up over Mankowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niblett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niblett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mankowski is proving hard to escape from.
Niblett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mankowski's head.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Niblett from controlling successfully.
Niblett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mankowski's head.
Niblett cracks Mankowski with a solid left hand.
Niblett 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niblett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niblett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niblett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Niblett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Niblett 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niblett.
Niblett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niblett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niblett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Niblett working some strikes from top position.
Niblett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Niblett is working Mankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Mankowski is rocked!
Niblett chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Mankowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niblett distracts Mankowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niblett postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mankowski covers up, he's hurt! Niblett keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Niblett and the ref steps in to end the fight! Niblett can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!