PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid
vs
Orlowski

168 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark Iv Exploration Droid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Orlowski finds it's way through Mark Iv Exploration Droid's defenses.
The fighters circling - Orlowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid wants to clinch.
Orlowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid closes the distance but Orlowski moves to the side
letting Orlowski counter with a right hand.
Orlowski leaves Mark Iv Exploration Droid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski throws out a powerful jab.
Orlowski connects with a right hand. Mark Iv Exploration Droid shakes it off.
Orlowski throws a jab when Mark Iv Exploration Droid was well out of range.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlowski tries to avoid it but Mark Iv Exploration Droid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlowski to the ground. Orlowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid moves away from the strike by Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mark Iv Exploration Droid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to clinch up.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to clinch up.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlowski throws out a counter right but Mark Iv Exploration Droid avoids it with no problem.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orlowski misses the shot to the body.
Orlowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlowski is just out of range.
Orlowski tries to bum rush Mark Iv Exploration Droid with a series of wild strikes but Mark Iv Exploration Droid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to clinch up but Orlowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlowski throws a jab when Mark Iv Exploration Droid was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mark Iv Exploration Droid is defended easily by Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlowski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sloppy strikes from Mark Iv Exploration Droid. Those never looked like landing.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlowski lands with a good body shot.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with a takedown attempt
letting Orlowski counter with a right hand.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is breathing heavily.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throws a head kick but Orlowski moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid has his takedown stuffed
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlowski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski lands a really nice looking cross but Mark Iv Exploration Droid seems unphased.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid slips under a jab.
Orlowski jabs Mark Iv Exploration Droid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Orlowski.
Orlowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlowski swivels and escapes.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid cracks the inside of Orlowski's front leg.
Orlowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mark Iv Exploration Droid's hands.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlowski connects with a body shot that sends Mark Iv Exploration Droid's belly button to the back.
Orlowski avoids the head kick by Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
A right-left combo lands from Orlowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski stuffs the takedown.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Mark Iv Exploration Droid was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orlowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlowski, as that shot connected.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mark Iv Exploration Droid scrambles back to his feet.
Orlowski avoids the head kick by Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Orlowski lands with a hook. Mark Iv Exploration Droid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlowski lands a jab to Mark Iv Exploration Droid's midsection.
Orlowski stuns Mark Iv Exploration Droid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orlowski looks to land a left hand but Mark Iv Exploration Droid moved out of range nicely.
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to counter with a takedown but Orlowski is quick to defend against it.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with a wild combination.
Orlowski misses with a hook. Mark Iv Exploration Droid ducked under it nicely.
Orlowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in but no luck this time.
Karol Orlowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mark Iv Exploration Droid.

Mark Iv Exploration Droid rushes Orlowski and presses him up against the cage.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orlowski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike.
Orlowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mark Iv Exploration Droid backwards.
Orlowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Orlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlowski lands a head shot.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlowski circles away.
Orlowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mark Iv Exploration Droid momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlowski lands with a good body shot.
Orlowski cracks Mark Iv Exploration Droid with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orlowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlowski as he avoids it easily.
Orlowski lands a jab to Mark Iv Exploration Droid's midsection.
Orlowski connects with the punch.
Orlowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid staying out of range there.
Orlowski misses with a looping left.
Orlowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Mark Iv Exploration Droid is rocked!
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots for a takedown but Orlowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlowski lands with a hook. Mark Iv Exploration Droid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlowski swivels and escapes.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orlowski!
Oh Mark Iv Exploration Droid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mark Iv Exploration Droid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Orlowski.
No joy there for Orlowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mark Iv Exploration Droid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski throws a nice looking combination but Mark Iv Exploration Droid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mark Iv Exploration Droid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlowski misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Mark Iv Exploration Droid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid ducks right into an uppercut from Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlowski! But no joy.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid moves in looking to clinch but Orlowski pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a hook but Mark Iv Exploration Droid blocks it.
Orlowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Orlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mark Iv Exploration Droid blocks a jab.
Orlowski lands a jab.
Orlowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlowski throws a looping overhand right but Mark Iv Exploration Droid ducks down to avoid it.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid ducks right into an uppercut from Orlowski.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to clinch up but Orlowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Mark Iv Exploration Droid - just one landing.
Orlowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mark Iv Exploration Droid's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws the left hand but Mark Iv Exploration Droid avoids the punch easily.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orlowski manages to circle out of the way.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid throws a push kick but Orlowski slaps the foot to one side.
Jab by Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mark Iv Exploration Droid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid lands a right hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mark Iv Exploration Droid. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski feints a jab promting Mark Iv Exploration Droid to slip. Orlowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mark Iv Exploration Droid slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mark Iv Exploration Droid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orlowski to the mat! Orlowski manages to get full guard.
Orlowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mark Iv Exploration Droid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid being controlled here, momentarily.
Orlowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Mark Iv Exploration Droid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlowski is aware though and is defending well.
Orlowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orlowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid tries to clinch there but Orlowski circles away.
A big right from Orlowski misses.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid swinging wildly here.
Orlowski misses with a hook. Mark Iv Exploration Droid ducked under it nicely.
Orlowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mark Iv Exploration Droid scrambles back to his feet.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlowski tries to sprawl out of it but Mark Iv Exploration Droid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlowski cracks Mark Iv Exploration Droid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid fails with the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut.
Mark Iv Exploration Droid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Orlowski avoids the head kick by Mark Iv Exploration Droid.
Mku Version X Mark Iv Exploration Droid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Orlowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlowski 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Orlowski!