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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Alvarez has chosen Barbarian by The Darkness 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!
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179 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
14 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankowski.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
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.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Mankowski defends easily.
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Mankowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Mankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
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.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
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.
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Mankowski with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Mankowski pushes his legs off easily.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
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.
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mankowski did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
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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hype
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