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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shun Watanabe (ranked 2717 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 5031 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kękę -Wyjebane. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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172 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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179 lbs
21 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shun Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski gets a double leg takedown into Watanabe's guard.
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.
Watanabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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