PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Calvante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorawski has chosen Three Six Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. Mariusz Gorawski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Calvante
vs
Gorawski

185 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
24
225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Calvante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvante dodges the punch combination from Gorawski.
Gorawski moves out of range as Calvante strikes.
Calvante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gorawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Calvante misses the target.
Gorawski swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorawski misses the shot to the body.
Calvante just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorawski gets caught flat footed, as Calvante shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calvante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Calvante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorawski wants to get back to his feet.

Calvante is working for a kimura but Gorawski is defending it quite comfortably.

Calvante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gorawski is just riding it out for now. Calvante eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Calvante 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.
Calvante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorawski's head.
Gorawski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calvante.
Gorawski is trying to stand.
Calvante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gorawski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calvante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calvante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Calvante is working for a kimura but Gorawski is defending it quite comfortably.
Calvante is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorawski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calvante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorawski defending well though.
Calvante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorawski defending well though.
Calvante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gorawski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gorawski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calvante throwing shots but Gorawski is blocking nicely.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calvante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorawski defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Calvante dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Calvante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorawski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Calvante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calvante.
Calvante wants to control from the top but Gorawski keeps moving.

Calvante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorawski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Calvante has Gorawski in his guard.
Gorawski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorawski manages to get himself to full guard.
Calvante is pushing down on Gorawski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gorawski is fighting to maintain full guard but Calvante has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gorawski is trying to stand back up but Calvante is controlling him
Calvante wants to free his trapped foot but Gorawski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calvante trying to control the action but Gorawski is working from the bottom.
Calvante could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorawski is refusing to be controlled, as Calvante sits in half guard.
Calvante looks to land a strike but Gorawski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gorawski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorawski keeping moving, preventing Calvante from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvante with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calvante wants to control from the top but Gorawski keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luigi Calvante.
Gorawski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorawski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorawski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gorawski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski misses the shot to the body.
Calvante misses with a low kick as Gorawski jumps back.
Gorawski throws a body punch but Calvante moves out of range.
Gorawski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calvante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calvante throws the left hand but Gorawski avoids the punch easily.
Calvante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorawski throws a looping overhand right but Calvante ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Calvante dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gorawski blocks a head kick by Calvante.
Gorawski lands a jab to Calvante's midsection.
Gorawski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calvante.
Gorawski moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorawski avoids the head kick by Calvante.
Gorawski throws a right and a left that Calvante avoids nicely.
Gorawski swinging wildly here.
Mariusz Gorawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorawski throws a right and a left that Calvante avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gorawski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calvante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorawski.
Calvante defending well as Gorawski loads up on a big left hand.
Calvante avoids the body shot from Gorawski.
Gorawski throws a nice looking combination but Calvante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gorawski swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calvante dodges the punch combination from Gorawski.
Gorawski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calvante circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorawski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calvante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calvante misses with a takedown attempt
and Gorawski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Calvante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Calvante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorawski.
Calvante throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gorawski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gorawski looks to land a left hand but Calvante moved out of range nicely.
Gorawski misses with a two punch combination.
Calvante misses with a takedown
and Gorawski counters with a three punch combo that has Calvante backing up. Calvante nods at Gorawski to acknowledge the strikes.
Mariusz Gorawski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calvante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorawski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calvante circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorawski tries to bum rush Calvante with a series of wild strikes but Calvante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mariusz Gorawski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorawski throws a one two combo.
Calvante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gorawski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calvante closes the distance and clinches up with Gorawski, looking for a takedown. Calvante pushes Gorawski against the ropes but Gorawski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorawski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Gorawski looks to land a combination but Calvante avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Gorawski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calvante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!