PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dangoro Gigaiath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Kornicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangoro Gigaiath had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gigaiath
vs
Kornicki

173 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dangoro Gigaiath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartosz Kornicki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kornicki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gigaiath's waist but Gigaiath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kornicki off to one side.
Gigaiath misses the body punch

and Kornicki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gigaiath is looking to escape.

We're going to have a standup here because Dangoro Gigaiath wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gigaiath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Kornicki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornicki stops Gigaiath from standing up.

Kornicki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gigaiath swings widly with a right hand

and Kornicki counters with a takedown into side control.
Gigaiath is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kornicki decides to stand back up. Kornicki steps back and let's Gigaiath get back to his feet.
Gigaiath slaps away a takedown attempt from Kornicki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gigaiath tests Kornicki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigaiath misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gigaiath finds it's target.
Kornicki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gigaiath avoids it really well and circles away.
Dangoro Gigaiath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Kornicki.
Gigaiath misses with a few strikes there.

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.
Gigaiath throws a body punch but Kornicki moves out of range.
Gigaiath misses with a body shot.
Gigaiath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gigaiath misses with a right hand

and Kornicki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigaiath wants to get back to his feet but Kornicki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Kornicki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gigaiath falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kornicki counters with a takedown into side control.

Kornicki stands up and beckons Gigaiath to his feet.
Gigaiath misses with a wild body shot.
Dangoro Gigaiath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornicki takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kornicki is defended easily by Gigaiath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigaiath throws a combination that misses

and Kornicki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gigaiath wants to get back to his feet but Kornicki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gigaiath is wriggling around but Kornicki manages to pass to half guard.
Kornicki stops Gigaiath from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kornicki stands up and beckons Gigaiath to join him on the feet.
Gigaiath throws a nice looking combination but Kornicki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gigaiath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kornicki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gigaiath misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornicki fails with a takedown attempt.
Kornicki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dangoro Gigaiath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gigaiath swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kornicki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kornicki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dangoro Gigaiath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Kornicki or perhaps it was just good defense by Gigaiath which made him look bad.
Dangoro Gigaiath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Kornicki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigaiath misses with the combination.
A jab from Gigaiath misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gigaiath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kornicki manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Kornicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kornicki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gigaiath's waist but Gigaiath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kornicki off to one side.
Gigaiath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gigaiath swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Gigaiath as Kornicki shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornicki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gigaiath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kornicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornicki shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigaiath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kornicki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dangoro Gigaiath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Kornicki.
Gigaiath misses with an uppercut

and Kornicki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gigaiath won't be happy with that.
Gigaiath is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kornicki has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Kornicki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gigaiath to his feet.
Gigaiath throws a right and a left that Kornicki avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gigaiath misses.

Kornicki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gigaiath to the ground. Kornicki is now in Gigaiath's guard.
Gigaiath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gigaiath tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gigaiath is looking to stand back up but Kornicki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gigaiath.

Kornicki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gigaiath throws a nice looking combination but Kornicki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigaiath throws a series of punches but Kornicki moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gigaiath throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kornicki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gigaiath is trying to stand back up but Kornicki is controlling him

Kornicki decides to stand and escape the position.
Gigaiath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornicki shoots for a double leg takedown but Gigaiath sprawls well. He's pushed Kornicki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gigaiath.
Gigaiath throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kornicki counters with a single leg into guard. Gigaiath didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kornicki stands up from Gigaiath's guard - Kornicki perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartosz Kornicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kornicki 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartosz Kornicki!