PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Gorski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gorski
vs
Colby

181 cm
28
169 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

169 cm
32
173 lbs
9 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 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 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Colby!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gorski sprawls well. Gorski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colby gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Colby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gorski as Colby shoots in.
Maciej Gorski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Colby.
Colby scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colby.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorski.
Colby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gorski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby tries to hold on but Gorski postures up.
Gorski with a couple of short strikes.

Gorski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Colby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Colby and Gorski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gorski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gorski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Colby tries to bench press Gorski off him but Gorski keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Colby can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping him busy.
Colby manages to get back to half guard.
Gorski passes into side control, despite Colby's attempt to control the position.
Colby trying to remain calm as Gorski controls from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Colby!

Gorski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Colby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Colby and Gorski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colby tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorski tightening his grip on Colby, looking for the choke.

Gorski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Colby trying to get back to his feet but Gorski is in full control for now.
Colby is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gorski is just content to waste time from the top position. Colby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Colby keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski stands and throws Colby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorski prevents Colby from escaping the position.
Colby looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colby is trying to improve his position.
Gorski working away.
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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gorski shoots in and drives through. Colby sprawls well.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Colby to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colby scores with a head kick.
Gorski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Colby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gorski won't be happy with that.
Gorski struggling a bit here.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Colby circles away easily

and Colby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gorski!

Colby is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorski!

Colby looking for subs off his back but Gorski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colby is breathing heavily.
Colby looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colby tries to get to full guard but Gorski has control of the leg.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorski is taking a breather. Colby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gorski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gorski is pressing down on Colby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colby is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colby tries to kick Gorski off but Gorski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gorski moves into full mount! Colby won't be happy about that!
Gorski tries to control but Colby wriggling away.

Gorski is working for a guillotine from mount but Colby frees his head quite easily.
Gorski prevents Colby from getting the reversal.
Gorski controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Colby to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gorski is looking to control Colby but Colby is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Colby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gorski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Colby controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorski biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Colby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colby pinned against the cage. Colby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gorski as he jumps to the side.
Gorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Colby sprawls well. He's pushed Gorski'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.

Gorski drives through and clinches with Colby against the cage.
Colby wants a takedown.

Gorski breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gorski but Gorski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorski fails with the takedown

and Colby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Colby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colby thows a huge punch but Gorski dodges it nicely.
Colby wants to free his trapped foot but Gorski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Colby is working for a submission of some sort.
Colby passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski manages to get back to half guard.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping busy.
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!

Colby is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorski wants to improve his position but Colby is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colby is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gorski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gorski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Maciej Gorski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colby is trying to control Gorski's posture but Gorski avoids it.
Gorski controlling the position from side mount.
Gorski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping him busy.

Gorski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Colby can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorski is looking to take a break and control but Colby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski wants to take a breather but Colby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gorski.

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 Maciej Gorski.
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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Maciej Gorski!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Maciej Gorski!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Maciej Gorski!

Maciej Gorski wins by unanimous decision!