PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orndorf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Bodies" by Drowning Pool. Karwowski has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orndorf
vs
Karwowski

183 cm
25
209 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

188 cm
24
212 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylwester Karwowski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf slips a straight right by Karwowski.
Sloppy strikes from Orndorf. Those never looked like landing.
Orndorf throws a jab but it's blocked by Karwowski.
Orndorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karwowski is looking to slow Orndorf down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orndorf. Karwowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orndorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karwowski counters with a straight right hand.
Karwowski misses with a low kick.
Karwowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karwowski.
Orndorf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karwowski feints and then cracks Orndorf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orndorf down.
Karwowski misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karwowski misses with a body kick.
Karwowski connects with a leg kick. Orndorf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orndorf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orndorf moves out of range of the leg kick from Karwowski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karwowski.
Karwowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karwowski tries to work over Orndorf's front leg with a kick but Orndorf checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski looks to land a body kick but Orndorf moved away.
Karwowski tries to land a leg kick but Orndorf saw it coming and moves away.
Paul Orndorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf misses with a lunging right hand
and Karwowski counters with a nice body kick.
Orndorf checks a leg kick.
Karwowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Karwowski.
Karwowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karwowski throws a push kick but Orndorf slaps the foot to one side.
Karwowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Orndorf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karwowski. Karwowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karwowski throws out a loose jab but Orndorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Karwowski dives in and grabs Orndorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orndorf pushes down on Karwowski's head and hops out.
Orndorf checks a leg kick nicely.
Orndorf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karwowski needs to keep his hands up - Orndorf had a free shot at his head there.
Orndorf throws out a loose jab but Karwowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orndorf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orndorf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karwowski.
Karwowski throws a leg kick but Orndorf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sylwester Karwowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karwowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Karwowski. Those never looked like landing.
Karwowski tries to land a front kick but Orndorf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Orndorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karwowski throws a leg kick but Orndorf checks it.
Karwowski lunges at Orndorf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orndorf's hand.
Karwowski swings for the body but Orndorf moves out of range.
Karwowski is looking to chop away at Orndorf's legs.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that Karwowski avoids nicely.
Orndorf throws a low kick but Karwowski avoids it.
Karwowski throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Karwowski misses with a low kick.
Karwowski connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orndorf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orndorf misses with a looping left.
Orndorf checks a leg kick nicely.
Karwowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orndorf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Karwowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karwowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Karwowski is looking to take a break and control but Orndorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karwowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orndorf's head.
Orndorf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karwowski.
Karwowski wants to control but Orndorf is keeping him busy.
Karwowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karwowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karwowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karwowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Karwowski is looking for a kimura but Orndorf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karwowski to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karwowski is trying to control. Orndorf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karwowski tries to pass to full mount but Orndorf defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylwester Karwowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orndorf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Karwowski moves away and avoids it.
Karwowski tries for a takedown but Orndorf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Karwowski.
Karwowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orndorf.
Orndorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karwowski.

Karwowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karwowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Orndorf keeping moving, preventing Karwowski from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karwowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karwowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf keeping full guard, as Karwowski tries to pass.
Karwowski trying to move into half guard but instead Orndorf has managed to sweep!
Orndorf wants to stand but Karwowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Karwowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Karwowski working a defensive guard here.
Orndorf stopping the sweep attempt from Karwowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf trying to control but Karwowski is working from the bottom.

Karwowski working for a triangle but Orndorf defends it easily.
Karwowski wants to sweep here but Orndorf controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karwowski is looking to advance position but Orndorf won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Karwowski connects with a nice short shot to Orndorf's temple.
Karwowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karwowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf won't allow Karwowski to pass to mount.

Karwowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Karwowski trying to pass the guard but Orndorf defending well.
Karwowski works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karwowski trying to control the action but Orndorf is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylwester Karwowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Orndorf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orndorf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karwowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orndorf's sensitive parts.
Karwowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karwowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orndorf back to the cage. Karwowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karwowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karwowski misses with an uppercut. Orndorf saw that one coming.
Karwowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karwowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Orndorf checks the leg kick.
Orndorf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orndorf misses with a wild body shot.
Orndorf misses with a wild body shot.
Orndorf throws a right hand that Karwowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Karwowski also avoids with ease.
Orndorf cracks Karwowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karwowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Orndorf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orndorf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karwowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Karwowski finds it's target.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orndorf scores with a body shot.
Sylwester Karwowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orndorf moves out of range as Karwowski strikes.
Orndorf misses with a hook.
Orndorf throws a hook to the side of Karwowski's head but Karwowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orndorf misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orndorf misses with a looping right.
Orndorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karwowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karwowski drops his hands momentarily and Orndorf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karwowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Karwowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orndorf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karwowski is in Orndorf's guard.
Karwowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orndorf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karwowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karwowski trying to control the action but Orndorf is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karwowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orndorf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karwowski but great work by Orndorf.
Karwowski manages to get back to half guard.
Karwowski tries to roll over but Orndorf keeps him under control.
Karwowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Orndorf jumps into side control!
Karwowski tries to improve position but can't.
Karwowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orndorf's best efforts.
Karwowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karwowski.
Karwowski working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karwowski working a defensive guard here.

Karwowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orndorf is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karwowski is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karwowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Orndorf is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylwester Karwowski really dominated that round.
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.

Karwowski throws a leg kick but Orndorf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orndorf misses with a body shot.
Karwowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karwowski misses with a low kick.
Karwowski shoots in for a takedown but Orndorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karwowski misses the shot to the body.
Karwowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Orndorf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karwowski.
Nice jab there from Orndorf.
Karwowski wants to slow Orndorf down by chopping away at his legs.
Karwowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karwowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orndorf moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Orndorf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Karwowski.
A big left from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf looks to throw the jab but Karwowski is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf misses the jab.
Karwowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orndorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karwowski slips a straight right by Orndorf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karwowski.
Orndorf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karwowski. Karwowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Orndorf checks the leg kick.
Karwowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orndorf's sensitive parts.
Karwowski scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Karwowski misses.
Karwowski swinging wildly here.
Karwowski misses with a low kick.
Karwowski throws an overhand right that lands on Orndorf's shoulder, as Orndorf tries to avoid the shot.
Karwowski catches Orndorf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Orndorf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karwowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski trying to move into half guard but instead Orndorf has managed to sweep!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karwowski wants to sweep here but Orndorf controlling him for the moment.
Karwowski wants to improve his position but instead Orndorf has moved into half guard.
Karwowski gets back to full guard.
Karwowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Karwowski, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karwowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orndorf uses it to pass to side control.
Karwowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karwowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orndorf is trying to maintain the position but Karwowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Karwowski is trying to control. Orndorf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Karwowski.
Karwowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orndorf's head.
Karwowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karwowski is pressing down on Orndorf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orndorf is holding on for now.
Karwowski thows a huge punch but Orndorf dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karwowski uses his free foot to push down on Orndorf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orndorf.
Orndorf blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylwester Karwowski dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karwowski shoots in for a takedown but Orndorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karwowski thumps Orndorf with a low kick.
Orndorf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karwowski.
Karwowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orndorf pinned against the cage. Orndorf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karwowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karwowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orndorf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Orndorf misses its intended target.
Karwowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karwowski takes one to the chin there.
Orndorf throws a monster overhand right that drops Karwowski! Orndorf follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Orndorf!
Paul Orndorf is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Paul Orndorf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.