PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirre Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gorski
vs
Pikkarainen

181 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maciej Gorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pirre Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Gorski shoots in and gets a takedown into Pikkarainen's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gorski gets to his feet - Pikkarainen follows without any prompting.

Gorski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pikkarainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gorski stands up.

Gorski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gorski stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Gorski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pikkarainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gorski is in Pikkarainen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorski stands and steps away. Pikkarainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pikkarainen leaves Gorski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Pikkarainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gorski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Gorski stands up and beckons Pikkarainen to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pikkarainen as Gorski shoots in.

Gorski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gorski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorski.
Gorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pikkarainen pinned against the cage. Pikkarainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gorski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pikkarainen is trying to defend but Gorski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gorski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up with Pikkarainen, looking for a takedown. Gorski pushes Pikkarainen against the cage but Pikkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up with Pikkarainen, looking for a takedown. Gorski pushes Pikkarainen against the cage but Pikkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Gorski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown. Pikkarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Gorski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pikkarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pikkarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorski stuffs the takedown attempt from Pikkarainen. Pikkarainen gets slowly back to his feet.

Gorski shoots in and bounces Pikkarainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gorski gets to his feet - Pikkarainen follows without any prompting.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pikkarainen. No joy for Gorski on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikkarainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pikkarainen pinned against the cage. Pikkarainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gorski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Gorski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gorski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pikkarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorski somewhat.

Gorski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pikkarainen to his feet.
Pikkarainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorski. Gorski gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pikkarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen shows good takedown defense.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gorski is fending him off so far but Pikkarainen persists. Nope, Gorski circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorski looks for a takedown but Pikkarainen sprawls well.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown but Pikkarainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pikkarainen leaves Gorski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Pikkarainen as Gorski shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Gorski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pikkarainen gets caught napping as Gorski dives in and scores a takedown. Pikkarainen manages to retain guard.

Gorski stands and steps away. Pikkarainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown. Pikkarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Gorski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pikkarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maciej Gorski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gorski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorski decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Gorski or perhaps it was just good defense by Pikkarainen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski shoots in but Pikkarainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gorski gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is looking for a takedown.
Pikkarainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorski avoids it.
Gorski prevents Pikkarainen from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gorski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pikkarainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gorski stalling.

Gorski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pikkarainen is trying to keep an underhook but Gorski manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Gorski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Pikkarainen. No joy for Gorski on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pikkarainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Pikkarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pikkarainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Gorski or perhaps it was just good defense by Pikkarainen which made him look bad.
Pikkarainen tries to clinch but Gorski is having none of it.
Gorski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.

Pikkarainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pirre Pikkarainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gorski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Gorski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pikkarainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Pikkarainen's guard now, I'm sure.

Gorski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pikkarainen, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pikkarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorski somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Gorski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gorski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Gorski!