PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Gorski (ranked 7664 p4p, 596 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 9433 p4p, 693 weight class). Gorski comes to the cage accompanied by Harnaś. Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gorski
vs
Leeroy

173 cm
29
156 lbs
4 - 11 - 1

174 cm
54
155 lbs
46 - 50 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 50 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gorski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leeroy tries to improve position but can't.

Gorski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gorski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leeroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leeroy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeroy wants to improve his position but Gorski is controlling well.

Gorski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeroy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gorski.

Gorski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorski is trying to work for a kimura but Leeroy is defending well.

Gorski seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leeroy is looking for a sweep. Gorski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeroy is pressing down on Gorski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leeroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gorski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leeroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leeroy has escaped and now he's on top!

Gorski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeroy defends well.

Gorski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeroy is aware though and is defending well.

Leeroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gorski has his foot on Leeroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leeroy works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorski working for a triangle but Leeroy defends it easily.

Gorski has his foot on Leeroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leeroy works his way back into a safe position though.

Gorski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leeroy passes into side control.
Leeroy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gorski!
Leeroy controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy is continuing to stall.
Gorski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gorski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gorski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gorski working for a triangle but Leeroy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeroy trying to control but Gorski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Gorski dominated that round.
That's time! Gorski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gorski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leeroy defends well and Gorski ends up having to push Leeroy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorski shoots in and drives through. Leeroy sprawls well.
Leeroy loads up on a big right hand but Gorski slips the punch.
Leeroy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leeroy tries a low kick but Gorski avoids it.
Leeroy misses with a looping left.
Gorski slips under a jab.
Leeroy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Gorski dives in and scores a takedown into Leeroy's guard.

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

Leeroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeroy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy trying to control but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Leeroy is breathing heavily.

Leeroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leeroy has managed to get both his arms back between Gorski's legs - danger averted.

Gorski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leeroy stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
Gorski keeping moving, preventing Leeroy from controlling successfully.

Gorski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leeroy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gorski pushes a forearm under Leeroy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leeroy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maciej Gorski!