PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Orlowski (ranked 4012 p4p, 519 weight class) and Adrian Stoneheart (ranked 4497 p4p, 556 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Orlowski
vs
Stoneheart

190 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Orlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Stoneheart!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoneheart misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlowski goes for a double leg but Stoneheart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoneheart continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Stoneheart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Stoneheart moves out of range easily.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlowski blocks a head kick by Stoneheart.
A quick step to the side and Orlowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlowski goes for a double leg but Stoneheart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoneheart continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Orlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoneheart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlowski misses its target.
Stoneheart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Orlowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoneheart's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stoneheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Orlowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stoneheart wriggles free and stands up.
Orlowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orlowski lands a jab-cross combination.

Stoneheart gets caught napping as Orlowski dives in and scores a takedown. Stoneheart manages to retain guard.
Orlowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoneheart has wrist control.
Orlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Stoneheart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orlowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orlowski throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski won't allow Stoneheart to sweep him here.
Orlowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoneheart swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stoneheart has an active guard here but Orlowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Stoneheart has hold of Orlowski's hands but Orlowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Orlowski wants to advance to full mount but Stoneheart doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stoneheart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orlowski postures up.
Orlowski throwing strikes from guard but Stoneheart blocks nicely.

Stoneheart is looking for a triangle but Orlowski pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stoneheart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoneheart but Stoneheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoneheart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jan Orlowski has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Stoneheart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoneheart.

Stoneheart forces Orlowski back against the ropes and clinches.
Stoneheart is stalling here.

Orlowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoneheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Stoneheart shoots in but Orlowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoneheart throws a sloppy head kick and Orlowski moves out of range easily.
Orlowski closes the distance and clinches up with Stoneheart, looking for a takedown. Orlowski pushes Stoneheart against the ropes but Stoneheart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart closes the distance and clinches up with Orlowski, looking for a takedown. Stoneheart pushes Orlowski against the ropes but Orlowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoneheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Orlowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Stoneheart looks to move away, Orlowski throws a big counter combo but Stoneheart just gets out of the way.
Stoneheart is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stoneheart as Orlowski shoots in.
A combination from Stoneheart does no damage.

Orlowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Stoneheart is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Orlowski is breathing heavily.

Stoneheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Orlowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoneheart is trying to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart manages to get back to half guard.

Stoneheart actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orlowski lands a nice short elbow.
Stoneheart gets back to full guard.
Stoneheart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoneheart, not yet.
Orlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlowski is one step ahead there.
Orlowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orlowski won't allow Stoneheart to get back to his feet.

Stoneheart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoneheart working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stoneheart misses with a double jab.
Orlowski lands with an overhand left.
Orlowski lands a slapping body shot.
Stoneheart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlowski circles away.
Orlowski misses with a jab to the body
and Stoneheart counters with a nice body shot.
Stoneheart avoids the head kick by Orlowski.
Orlowski checks the leg kick.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stoneheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlowski is looking for a counter combo.
Orlowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoneheart.
Orlowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoneheart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stoneheart somewhat.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoneheart circles away.
Orlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stoneheart moves in looking to clinch but Orlowski pushes him off.
Orlowski is looking for a counter combo.
Stoneheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoneheart or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlowski, which made it look bad.
Orlowski shoots in but no luck this time.

Stoneheart closes the distance and pushes Orlowski back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Stoneheart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Orlowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stoneheart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orlowski is fending him off so far but Stoneheart persists. Nope, Orlowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoneheart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a takedown attempt - Stoneheart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoneheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orlowski is looking to wear down Stoneheart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Stoneheart clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoneheart taking a breather.
Stoneheart gets underhooks to prevent Orlowski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Orlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoneheart walks away with a smile on his face. Orlowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Stoneheart gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Stoneheart breaks the clinch.
Adrian Stoneheart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoneheart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orlowski is fending him off so far but Stoneheart persists. Nope, Orlowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoneheart shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orlowski misses with a hook to the body
and Orlowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoneheart but Stoneheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoneheart fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlowski is defended easily by Stoneheart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orlowski but Orlowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoneheart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orlowski defends well and Stoneheart ends up having to push Orlowski into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orlowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoneheart, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Orlowski gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Stoneheart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stoneheart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orlowski throws a strike but Stoneheart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Stoneheart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stoneheart has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orlowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stoneheart.

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.
Orlowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Stoneheart's head but Stoneheart avoids it well.
Stoneheart is trying to get back to his feet.
Orlowski is working Stoneheart over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jan Orlowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoneheart gets back to half guard.
Orlowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoneheart taking some punishment here, with Orlowski in his half guard.
Stoneheart is trying to maintain the position but Orlowski is very close to passing his half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orlowski is staying active.
Stoneheart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orlowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orlowski's back!

Stoneheart is looking for a choke. Orlowski gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Orlowski manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Orlowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart pulls Orlowski in to control the position.
Stoneheart trying to keep a closed guard but Orlowski is proving a slippery customer.

Stoneheart has his foot on Orlowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orlowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoneheart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Orlowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Stoneheart gets to his feet. Orlowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Orlowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stoneheart is fending him off so far but Orlowski persists. Nope, Stoneheart circles away and we're back to standing.

Stoneheart has Orlowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orlowski wants a takedown.

Stoneheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoneheart. Stoneheart gets slowly back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Stoneheart clinches with his opponent.
Stoneheart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orlowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Orlowski has clasped his hands together around Stoneheart's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Stoneheart sneaks out the side door and pushes Orlowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoneheart.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoneheart looks to land a combination but Orlowski avoids it well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski dives in and grabs Stoneheart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoneheart pushes down on Orlowski's head and hops out.
As Orlowski backs off Stoneheart throws a huge counter combo but Orlowski manages to avoid it all.
Stoneheart shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense.
Orlowski shoots in but Stoneheart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoneheart tries for a takedown but Orlowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoneheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoneheart tries to avoid it but Orlowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoneheart to the ground. Stoneheart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoneheart. Stoneheart gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoneheart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orlowski.
Jan Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Stoneheart.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Stoneheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoneheart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Adrian Stoneheart!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Adrian Stoneheart!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Adrian Stoneheart!

Adrian Stoneheart wins by unanimous decision!