PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 2189 p4p, 2667 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 118 p4p, 147 weight class). Tzeng's entrance music is Mantra Chant. A fine choice. Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tzeng
vs
Kazimierz

165 cm
37
135
25 - 9 - 0

175 cm
35
140
21 - 29 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 29 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng takes a kick to the side of the head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tzeng.

Tzeng is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazimierz is defending well.
Kazimierz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazimierz is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng trying to control from half guard but Kazimierz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz wants to control but Tzeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tzeng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.

Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Kazimierz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage.
Kazimierz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tzeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Tzeng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Tzeng tries for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending well.

Tzeng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tzeng working away.
Kazimierz is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kazimierz, who protects the arm well.
Kazimierz sneaks back into half guard.
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.

Tzeng seems to be looking for submissions.

Kazimierz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
Kazimierz gets back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
Kazimierz keeping full guard, as Tzeng tries to pass.

Tzeng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shu Fang Tzeng will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kazimierz tries to sprawl but Tzeng drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kazimierz kicks Tzeng off and gets back to his feet.
Kazimierz lands a head kick. Tzeng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

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

Kazimierz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tzeng gets the takedown into side control.
Tzeng wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.
Tzeng tries to advance to mount but Kazimierz denies him.

Tzeng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazimierz tries to buck Tzeng off but Tzeng is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng working away.
Tzeng taking a break here but Kazimierz is having none of it and regains half guard.

Tzeng seems to be working for a kimura but Kazimierz defends the submission attempt.
Tzeng wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.

Tzeng seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazimierz is concentrating on defense, preventing Tzeng from advancing position.

That's two 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.
Kazimierz is trying to stand back up but Tzeng is controlling him
Kazimierz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazimierz wants to sweep here but Tzeng controlling him for the moment.

Tzeng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tzeng is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazimierz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazimierz has escaped and now he's on top!

Kazimierz controlling from the top position.
Kazimierz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.

Tzeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aleksander Kazimierz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazimierz defends it easily.
Tzeng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kazimierz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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.

Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazimierz stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position.
Kazimierz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tzeng is looking for a triangle but Kazimierz pushes his legs off easily.
Kazimierz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kazimierz stands and throws Tzeng's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kazimierz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kazimierz darts in and clinches Tzeng up against the cage.
Kazimierz misses with a hook to the ribs.

Kazimierz successfully pulls guard.
Kazimierz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tzeng's guard.

Tzeng is trying to control the position but Kazimierz postures up.

Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Kazimierz defends easily.
Tzeng trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng wants to sweep here but Kazimierz controlling him for the moment.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazimierz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Tzeng is working an open guard so Kazimierz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tzeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzeng circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kazimierz rushes Tzeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kazimierz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Kazimierz.
Tzeng takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tzeng defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Tzeng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tzeng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Tzeng drives through with a takedown into Kazimierz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Kazimierz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazimierz is trying to force a seperation but Tzeng has the dominant position.

Kazimierz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazimierz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazimierz shoots for a double leg takedown but Tzeng sprawls well. He's pushed Kazimierz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazimierz jabs Tzeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazimierz shoots in but no luck this time.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.

Kazimierz gets caught flat footed, as Tzeng shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kazimierz pushes Tzeng off and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kazimierz as he connects with a hook.

Tzeng shoots in and bounces Kazimierz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kazimierz uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tzeng gets the takedown into side control.

Kazimierz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Kazimierz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tzeng did well to prevent Kazimierz getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Tzeng wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazimierz is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz is controlling the pace.
Tzeng wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy.

Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily.
Tzeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tzeng.

Tzeng working for a triangle but Kazimierz defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazimierz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.