PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caine Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skorski
vs
Longworth

185 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caine Longworth!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorski slips a jab and a cross from Longworth.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Skorski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Longworth feints and as Skorski raises his hands in defense, Longworth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Skorski looking for a guillotine here but Longworth defends easily.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skorski working a defensive guard here.
Skorski keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth is looking to advance position but Skorski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Skorski prevents Longworth from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longworth is looking to escape.

Skorski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Skorski looking for a guillotine from mount but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skorski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Skorski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Skorski is breathing heavily.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skorski avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skorski blocks Longworth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Longworth tries to hold on but Skorski pushes him away.

Skorski working for a submission but Longworth is keeping him at bay.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skorski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Longworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Longworth wants to hold on but Skorski pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skorski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Skorski tries to control but Longworth wriggling away.

Skorski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Skorski looking to secure an arm triangle but Longworth defends it well.
You get the feeling that Longworth really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Skorski prevents Longworth from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Skorski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Longworth wants to control but Skorski is having none of it.
Longworth is looking to get to half guard.
Skorski wants to control the pace but Longworth is squirming around nicely.
Skorski is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth wants to hold on but Skorski pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Skorski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Longworth has managed to clinch.
Skorski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skorski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Longworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skorski backwards.
Longworth gets underhooks to prevent Skorski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Skorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skorski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Longworth has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skorski is trying to keep an underhook but Longworth manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Skorski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Skorski is having none of it.
Well, if Longworth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Longworth tries to stand but can't do so whilst Skorski controls his leg.
Longworth is thwarting Skorski's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Longworth in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Longworth there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Longworth fails to land the takedown.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Skorski has his takedown stuffed

and Longworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skorski's guard.
Skorski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth wants to get up but he can't break Skorski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skorski is trying to control the position but Longworth postures up.
Skorski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Longworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Skorski is retaining full guard.
Longworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Skorski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Longworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Skorski is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skorski throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Longworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skorski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Longworth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Longworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longworth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Longworth is trying to trip Skorski. He has hold of a leg but Skorski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Longworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Skorski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Longworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Skorski is pushing down on Longworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Longworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Skorski has managed to sneak the leg through.

Skorski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skorski wants to take a breather but Longworth is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skorski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Longworth looking for submissions off his back.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Skorski is trying to control. Longworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Longworth is looking to control Skorski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longworth avoid being mounted?

Longworth is defending against the submission attempts here by Skorski.

Skorski is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caine Longworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Longworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael Skorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skorski tries for a takedown but Longworth circles away easily
and Longworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Longworth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Skorski pulls Longworth into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longworth trying to control but Skorski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorski keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Longworth is looking to stand up but Skorski won't let him.
Skorski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth postures up and lands a big shot to Skorski's brow.
Caine Longworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longworth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skorski misses with a takedown

and Longworth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Longworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Skorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Longworth has hold of one of Skorski's legs. Skorski is fighting the takedown attempt but Longworth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Skorski has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Longworth doesn't defend quickly enough and Skorski has managed to lock this one up! Can Longworth escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Skorski on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Skorski!
Michael Skorski is the new lightweight champion!