PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2622 p4p, 2361 weight class) and Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 187 p4p, 173 weight class). Kazimierz comes into the arena with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 blaring out of the sound system. Tzeng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mantra Chant kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kazimierz
vs
Tzeng

175 cm
40
140
27 - 35 - 2

165 cm
42
127
34 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 27 - 35 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kazimierz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tzeng on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazimierz connects with a nice short shot to Tzeng's temple.

Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily.
Tzeng is looking to improve his position.
Tzeng keeps trying to improve his position.

Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz working the head and body with strikes.

Kazimierz escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tzeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazimierz feints a jab promting Tzeng to slip. Kazimierz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tzeng slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazimierz throws a head kick but Tzeng moves out of range.

Tzeng decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kazimierz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kazimierz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Tzeng is working for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Tzeng's head to control him but Tzeng postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tzeng advances to half guard.

Tzeng is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazimierz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tzeng.

Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Tzeng is very close to passing his half guard.
Tzeng wants to pass to mount but Kazimierz is defending the position.
Kazimierz gets full guard.
Kazimierz has control of Tzeng's left arm, preventing Tzeng from doing any damage.
Tzeng won't allow Kazimierz to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz is trying to keep Tzeng in close.
Kazimierz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazimierz, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazimierz is on top in guard.

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

Tzeng has an active guard here but Kazimierz has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazimierz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazimierz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazimierz connects with a nice short shot to Tzeng's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kazimierz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tzeng tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kazimierz is in Tzeng's guard.

Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazimierz with a nice head shot there.

Tzeng throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kazimierz escapes and throws Tzeng's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kazimierz scoring with punches from side control.
Kazimierz scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng is being controlled here.
Tzeng is trying to control Kazimierz's posture but Kazimierz avoids it.
Kazimierz landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz lands some shots froms side control.

Kazimierz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tzeng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kazimierz misses with a kick to the body

so Tzeng counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kazimierz is looking to stand back up but Tzeng counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kazimierz.

Kazimierz is looking to improve his position.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Tzeng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazimierz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kazimierz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kazimierz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tzeng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kazimierz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tzeng has Kazimierz in his guard.

Kazimierz controlling from the top position.

Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazimierz passes into half guard.

Kazimierz escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazimierz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tzeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Tzeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazimierz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tzeng decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazimierz's guard.
Kazimierz trying to keep a closed guard but Tzeng is proving a slippery customer.

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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzeng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tzeng has an active guard here but Kazimierz has managed to pass into half guard.
Tzeng tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazimierz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tzeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazimierz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kazimierz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tzeng is trying to defend but Kazimierz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazimierz prevents Tzeng from improving his position.
Kazimierz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazimierz gets to his feet. Tzeng looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kazimierz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzeng can do to turn this around?
Kazimierz throws a body kick that misses.

Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into Tzeng's guard.
Kazimierz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Tzeng is looking for a triangle here but Kazimierz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tzeng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tzeng is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Kazimierz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tzeng to his feet.
Kazimierz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tzeng, which made it look bad.
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzeng is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kazimierz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazimierz.

Tzeng closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kazimierz quickly recovers to half guard.

Kazimierz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tzeng is on him like a limpet, forcing Kazimierz back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazimierz is trying to pull guard but Tzeng has him pressed against the cage.

Tzeng successfully pulls guard.

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.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Kazimierz tries to pass.
Kazimierz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Kazimierz defends easily.
Kazimierz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksander Kazimierz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazimierz postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz misses with a head kick.

Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tzeng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kazimierz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tzeng's guard.

Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazimierz passes into half guard.
Tzeng is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazimierz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.