PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnibus Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorawski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gorawski
vs
Stinson

201 cm
27
219 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

190 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnibus Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorawski cracks Stinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gorawski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stinson scores with a nice body kick.
Gorawski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorawski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stinson throws a hook but Gorawski blocks it.
Stinson misses the shot to the body.
Gorawski scores with a jab. Stinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorawski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gorawski's head.
Gorawski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stinson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gorawski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gorawski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gorawski wants to sweep here but Stinson controlling him for the moment.
Stinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stinson is stalling in the full guard.
Stinson wants to control from the top but Gorawski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson lands a couple of elbows.
Gorawski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorawski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorawski is on top in guard.
Stinson has his hands on Gorawski's head, controlling the position.
Stinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorawski controls the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stinson throws out a loose jab but Gorawski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson is looking to clinch but Gorawski is avoiding it.

Gorawski clinches.
Stinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorawski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gorawski prevents a body shot from Stinson.
Stinson blocks a body shot from Gorawski.
Gorawski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Stinson fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gorawski blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gorawski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorawski backwards.
Stinson keeps control of Gorawski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski pushes Stinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorawski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorawski backwards.
Stinson tries to work over Gorawski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorawski lands a left hand.
Gorawski misses with a punch to the body.
Gorawski taking a breather.
Gorawski is trying to break the clinch but Stinson has him pressed against the cage.
Gorawski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Barnibus Stinson has been cut.
Stinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorawski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorawski.
Gorawski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorawski lands an uppercut.
Stinson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorawski controls the action.
Gorawski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stinson.
Stinson scores with a shot to the side of Gorawski's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stinson being controlled against the cage.
Stinson lands an elbow that stopped Gorawski in his tracks for a moment.
Stinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gorawski trying to stall but Stinson improves his position.
Stinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorawski controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorawski.
A body shot lands from Gorawski.
Gorawski tries a body shot but Stinson blocks it.
Stinson blocks a body shot from Gorawski.
Stinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorawski.
Gorawski stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stinson.
Stinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barnibus Stinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barnibus Stinson's cut.
That's time! Gorawski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gorawski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorawski is trying to break the clinch but Stinson is controlling him.
Stinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorawski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stinson is working Gorawski over against the cage.
Gorawski blocks an uppercut.

Stinson jumps guard and drags Gorawski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stinson has control of Gorawski's left arm, preventing Gorawski from doing any damage.
Stinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorawski is aware though and is defending well.
Gorawski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski wants to control from the top but Stinson keeps moving.
Gorawski stopping the sweep attempt from Stinson.
Gorawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Stinson is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mariusz Gorawski.
Stinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gorawski connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gorawski as Stinson shoots in.
Gorawski tries to bum rush Stinson with a series of wild strikes but Stinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorawski scores with a jab. Stinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorawski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stinson slips a jab from Gorawski.
Gorawski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski jabs Stinson right on the nose. Stinson blinks but takes it well.
Gorawski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gorawski misses with an uppercut.
Gorawski lands a head shot.
Gorawski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gorawski's head.
Gorawski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorawski scores with a jab to the head.
Gorawski throws a big shot that misses.

Stinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stinson throwing strikes from guard but Gorawski blocks nicely.
Stinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorawski is retaining full guard.
Gorawski keeping moving, preventing Stinson from controlling successfully.
Stinson won't allow Gorawski to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stinson throws an elbow that misses. Gorawski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stinson's guard. Nice move by Gorawski!
Stinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorawski is one step ahead there.
Stinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorawski wants to control from the top but Stinson keeps moving.
Gorawski 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Stinson darts in and clinches Gorawski up against the cage.
Gorawski tries to stall but Stinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Stinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorawski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorawski is looking to get back to full guard here but Stinson has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorawski keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnibus Stinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barnibus Stinson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stinson wants to clinch.
Gorawski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stinson on the side of the head.
Stinson throws an off balance right hand
and Gorawski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stinson ducks right into an uppercut from Gorawski.

Stinson looking to score a takedown here. Gorawski is defending well but Stinson drives through and ends up in Gorawski's guard.
Stinson looking to sit in guard and control but Gorawski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stinson has control of Gorawski's left arm, preventing Gorawski from doing any damage.
Gorawski advances to half guard.
Stinson is looking to improve his position.
Gorawski trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stinson.
Gorawski trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom.
Gorawski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gorawski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stinson manages to get back to half guard.
Stinson won't allow Gorawski to pass to mount.
Gorawski is keen to just control but Stinson is a slippery customer.
Stinson is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gorawski is looking to advance position but Stinson won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mariusz Gorawski.
Gorawski throws a series of punches but Stinson moves out of range.
Gorawski keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorawski scores with a sloppy right hand. Stinson should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stinson tries to clinch but Gorawski moves away
and Gorawski counters with a nice body shot.
Gorawski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Gorawski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Stinson looking to control.
Stinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gorawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stinson is keeping the position for now.
Gorawski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Stinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorawski is aware though and is defending well.
Stinson pulls Gorawski in to control the position.
Gorawski won't allow Stinson to sweep him here.
Mariusz Gorawski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stinson dodges the punch combination from Gorawski.

Gorawski moves into range and clinches up with Stinson.
Gorawski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gorawski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stinson as the two fighters clinch.
Gorawski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stinson has a couple of punches blocked by Gorawski.
Stinson lands a right hand.
Stinson misses with some punches.
Stinson tries to pull guard but Gorawski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Gorawski fails to land.
Gorawski is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Stinson.
Gorawski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorawski is trying to force a seperation but Stinson has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorawski backwards.
Stinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mariusz Gorawski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnibus Stinson.
Gorawski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnibus Stinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stinson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barnibus Stinson.
Well Stinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barnibus Stinson!