PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 3415 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 192 p4p, 163 weight class). Decimal comes into the arena with The Dewey Decimal Rap blaring out of the sound system. Kazimierz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Decimal
vs
Kazimierz

150 cm
33
136
26 - 17 - 0

175 cm
37
140
24 - 32 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kazimierz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Kazimierz saw that one coming.
Decimal blocks a leg kick.
Kazimierz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decimal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazimierz. That did some damage!
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazimierz misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Decimal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz throws a leg kick but Decimal checks it.
Decimal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazimierz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazimierz with the counter takedown but Decimal avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimal.
Kazimierz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Kazimierz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decimal walks into a straight right hand from Kazimierz.
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!
Kazimierz dives in and grabs Decimal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Decimal pushes down on Kazimierz's head and hops out.
Decimal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazimierz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kazimierz shoots in but Decimal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazimierz scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz misses with a wild body shot.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Kazimierz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Kazimierz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Kazimierz finds it's target.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazimierz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kazimierz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimal.
Decimal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kazimierz misses the shot to the body.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Decimal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decimal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Decimal is having none of it.
Decimal moves out of range of the leg kick from Kazimierz.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses.
Decimal feints and then cracks Kazimierz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazimierz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kazimierz shoots in and bounces Decimal off the cage to secure the 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.
Kazimierz stays in close to Decimal's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is looking to stand up but Kazimierz isn't so interested in that idea.
Decimal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazimierz stays in close to Decimal's body and controls the position.
Decimal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kazimierz dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal bucks up and tries to throw Kazimierz off but instead Kazimierz has got his back!
What can Decimal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Decimal is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but Kazimierz has full control of the position and if anything, Decimal has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four 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.

Kazimierz looking for the RNC.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet but Kazimierz has full control of the position and if anything, Decimal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Decimal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Decimal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kazimierz.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
Decimal trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Well, with Kazimierz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Decimal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksander Kazimierz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kazimierz rushes Decimal and presses him up against the cage.
Decimal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimal trying to control the position but instead, Kazimierz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimal into the cage.

Decimal breaks the clinch.

Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Decimal tries to kick Kazimierz off but Kazimierz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kazimierz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Decimal misses with a jab to the body

and Kazimierz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Decimal!
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!
Decimal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kazimierz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Decimal is not content to let Kazimierz control the position.

Kazimierz decides to stand back up. Kazimierz steps back and let's Decimal get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz wants to land a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Kazimierz slips the punch.
Kazimierz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimal.
Decimal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazimierz darts in looking for a takedown but Decimal gets double underhooks and turns Kazimierz into the cage.

Kazimierz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decimal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Decimal holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazimierz drops back down to his feet.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.

Kazimierz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimal stuffs the takedown.
Dewey Decimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.

Kazimierz drives through and clinches with Decimal against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Decimal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Kazimierz moves away and avoids it.
Kazimierz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazimierz throws a body kick that misses.
Decimal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dewey Decimal is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimal.
Decimal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz moves in looking to clinch but Decimal pushes him off.
Decimal connects with a body shot.
Decimal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decimal misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazimierz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decimal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decimal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decimal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazimierz avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Kazimierz throws a sloppy head kick and Decimal moves out of range easily.
Kazimierz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decimal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
A combination from Decimal does no damage.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazimierz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decimal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Kazimierz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Decimal is looking to get back to his feet here but Kazimierz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Decimal's back.
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!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kazimierz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is trying to stand back up.

Decimal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazimierz gets his way!
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kazimierz throws a series of punches but Decimal avoids them all with ease.
Kazimierz fails with the takedown.
Kazimierz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Decimal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses.
Decimal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazimierz stalks Decimal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Decimal's face. Decimal staggers backwards, shaken.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz avoids the body shot from Decimal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimal.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Decimal is having none of it.
Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Decimal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decimal throws a jab when Kazimierz was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazimierz.
A cross from Decimal lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decimal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kazimierz is looking to clinch.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Decimal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decimal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and Decimal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dewey Decimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Decimal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Decimal.
Nice defenses there by Kazimierz.
Decimal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kazimierz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kazimierz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Decimal is trying to buck Kazimierz off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz controlling the position.
Decimal prevents Kazimierz from moving into mount.
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet.
Aleksander Kazimierz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazimierz lands a few punches from side control.
Decimal is pushing Kazimierz's head away, looking to escape. Kazimierz manages to hold on to the position though.
Kazimierz landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz working the head with strikes.
Kazimierz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kazimierz wants to control for a moment but Decimal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Decimal is trying to stand.
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
Decimal is trying to stand up here but Kazimierz is controlling him well.

That's four 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Decimal is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - Decimal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kazimierz clinches with his opponent.

Kazimierz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimal swivels and escapes.
Decimal lands with an overhand left.
Decimal thumps Kazimierz with a low kick.

Kazimierz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Decimal is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Decimal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
Our winner, Dewey Decimal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.