PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Gawrolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelv Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz Gawrolek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gawrolek
vs
Ironfist

188 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

166 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL]

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Janusz Gawrolek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelv Ironfist!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gawrolek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gawrolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironfist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ironfist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ironfist missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ironfist.
Ironfist blocking some punches.
Ironfist creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gawrolek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ironfist up against the cage.
Gawrolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironfist.
Gawrolek has a couple of punches blocked by Ironfist.
Nice body punch from Ironfist - that landed with a thud.
Ironfist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ironfist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ironfist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawrolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gawrolek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ironfist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ironfist taking a breather.
Ironfist is looking to control Gawrolek's arms but Gawrolek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ironfist has his back to the cage.
Ironfist lands an elbow inside that Gawrolek shrugs off.
Ironfist is struggling to control the position.
Ironfist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ironfist missing with knees to the body.
Ironfist jumps guard but Gawrolek stands there with Ironfist around his waist. Ironfist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ironfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ironfist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gawrolek is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ironfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Gawrolek pulls guard effortlessly.
Ironfist wants to get up but he can't break Gawrolek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ironfist throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ironfist stands and steps away. Gawrolek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ironfist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ironfist lands a damaging elbow.
Gawrolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gawrolek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ironfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Janusz Gawrolek has been cut.
Ironfist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gawrolek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ironfist tries for a takedown but Gawrolek manages to get underhooks.
Ironfist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gawrolek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Gawrolek. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ironfist successfully pulls guard.
Ironfist is controlling Gawrolek's posture.
Gawrolek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ironfist keeping moving, preventing Gawrolek from controlling successfully.

Gawrolek gets to his feet - Ironfist follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gawrolek forces Ironfist back against the cage and clinches.

Ironfist pulls Gawrolek into guard.

Ironfist uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Ironfist rushes Gawrolek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfist being controlled against the cage.
Gawrolek tries to score a body lock takedown but Ironfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gawrolek is breathing heavily.
Gawrolek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gawrolek letting Ironfist take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gawrolek misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironfist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gawrolek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelv Ironfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janusz Gawrolek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ironfist rushes Gawrolek and presses him up against the cage.
Gawrolek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ironfist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ironfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gawrolek stalling against the cage.
Gawrolek has Ironfist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironfist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gawrolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ironfist gets control of Gawrolek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ironfist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ironfist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ironfist wants to sweep here but Gawrolek controlling him for the moment.
Gawrolek trying to control but Ironfist is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ironfist pushes Gawrolek off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Ironfist forces Gawrolek back against the cage and clinches.
Gawrolek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ironfist looking to throw knees to the head but Gawrolek is blocking nicely.
Ironfist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ironfist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gawrolek backwards.
Ironfist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ironfist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ironfist tries to land a knee to the head but Gawrolek blocks with his arms.
Ironfist blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ironfist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gawrolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ironfist tries a knee to the head but Gawrolek blocks it.
Gawrolek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ironfist walks away with a smile on his face. Gawrolek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ironfist has Gawrolek up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironfist connects with a knee to the head.
Gawrolek avoiding damage as Ironfist throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ironfist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gawrolek is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironfist has wrist control.
Gawrolek won't allow Ironfist to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gawrolek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ironfist is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gawrolek, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ironfist gets to his feet. Gawrolek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ironfist has closed the distance and engaged Gawrolek in a clinch.
Gawrolek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ironfist is keeping busy.
Gawrolek has a couple of punches blocked by Ironfist.
Ironfist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ironfist lands an elbow that stopped Gawrolek in his tracks for a moment.
Ironfist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ironfist.
A shot in the inside from Gawrolek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawrolek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ironfist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelv Ironfist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gawrolek has a couple of punches blocked by Ironfist.
Ironfist connects with a knee to the head.
Ironfist leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ironfist tries to pull guard but Gawrolek won't allow it.

Ironfist drags the fight down to the ground.
Ironfist wants to stand and escape but Gawrolek is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gawrolek looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gawrolek wants to stand but Ironfist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelv Ironfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janusz Gawrolek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gawrolek has closed the distance and engaged Ironfist in a clinch.
Ironfist lands an elbow inside.
Gawrolek takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ironfist is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ironfist tries to land a knee to the head but Gawrolek blocks with his arms.
Gawrolek tries to score a body lock takedown but Ironfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gawrolek throws a head punch that misses.
Ironfist lands with a right to the head.
Ironfist comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ironfist stalling the fight.

Ironfist manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawrolek looking to pass the guard.

Ironfist manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Ironfist clinches.
Gawrolek works on Ironfist's body with a couple of short punches.
Ironfist has Gawrolek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gawrolek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gawrolek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gawrolek blocks the elbow strike.
Ironfist lands a knee to the head.
Ironfist crunches a lovely knee into Gawrolek's ribcage.
Ironfist'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Gawrolek avoids the damage to the body.
Gawrolek is trying to maintain a safe position but Ironfist gets an underhook and turns Gawrolek into the cage.
Gawrolek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ironfist to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gawrolek can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Gawrolek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfist controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ironfist.
Ironfist is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kelv Ironfist.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironfist with a knee to the head.
Gawrolek taking a breather.
Ironfist goes for a takedown attempt but Gawrolek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ironfist rushes Gawrolek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfist misses with a knee strike.
Gawrolek is trying to maintain a safe position but Ironfist gets an underhook and turns Gawrolek into the cage.
Ironfist misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ironfist.
Ironfist trying to stall but Gawrolek improves his position.
Ironfist wants a takedown but no success here.
Ironfist tries to land a knee to the head but Gawrolek blocks with his arms.
Gawrolek working aggressively here.
Gawrolek tries to pull guard but Ironfist won't allow it.
Janusz Gawrolek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Gawrolek fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gawrolek misses with a punch to the body.
Gawrolek stalling in the clinch.
Kelv Ironfist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gawrolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironfist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelv Ironfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ironfist 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelv Ironfist!