PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Karol Orlowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Orlowski
vs
Law

176 cm
22
164 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Victory! Sports Nutrition

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law blocks a head kick by Orlowski.
Law misses with a hook
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlowski defends it nicely.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Law looks to land a right hand but Orlowski moved out of range.
Orlowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Law jabs at Orlowski's body.
Law throws a shot from downtown. Orlowski moves away and avoids it.
Orlowski misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries for a takedown but Orlowski circles away easily
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Law dives in and grabs Orlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlowski pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Orlowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlowski throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Orlowski takes one to the chin there.
Law misses with a body punch
and Orlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Orlowski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Law shoots for a takedown but Orlowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Law is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Law prevents Orlowski from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Orlowski.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlowski wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Orlowski finds it's way through Law's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
Law throws a poor cross that misses
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law fails with the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense.

Law throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Law finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orlowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlowski controlling Law's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law trying to control but Orlowski is working from the bottom.
Law controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Orlowski 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.

Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlowski misses the target.
Orlowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Orlowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlowski.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlowski. That's going to slow Law down.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlowski is just out of range.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlowski sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlowski sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Law throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Law is in Orlowski's guard.
Orlowski is looking to stand back up but Law counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orlowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Orlowski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Law looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orlowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orlowski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law prevents Orlowski from getting back to his feet.
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Orlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Orlowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law forces his way into half guard.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Orlowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law slows the pace down in half guard.
Orlowski is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
Jackson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Law swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Law bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlowski's head backwards.
Law throws a hook but Orlowski avoids it easily.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Orlowski does no damage.

Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orlowski's half guard.
Orlowski is looking to get back to is feet but Law passes into side control.
Law tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski is looking to regain half guard here but Law keeps moving and retains side control.
Law scoring with punches from side control.
Orlowski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlowski is not content to let Law control the position.
Law lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law trying to control the position but Orlowski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karol Orlowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Orlowski has one foot on Law's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Law shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orlowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Orlowski wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Law preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orlowski's head.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orlowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law forces his way into half guard.
Orlowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Law trying to control the hands but Orlowski won't let him.
Law tries to escape but Orlowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski is riding his opponent, not letting Law buck him off.
Law rolls, trying to escape but Orlowski keeps control of the position.
Law trying to control the hands but Orlowski breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Law's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orlowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Law is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orlowski's guard. Nice work there by Law.
Law connects with a couple of short punches.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Orlowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law connects with a couple of short punches.

Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Law has gone for a leg lock! Orlowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Law's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.

Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orlowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Orlowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Law defends it easily.
Orlowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Orlowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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