PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Chmielewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chmielewski 's entrance music is Yellow Magic Orchestra - Rydeen. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chmielewski
vs
Gracie

183 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antoni Chmielewski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Chmielewski .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Chmielewski .

Chmielewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chmielewski pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Chmielewski .
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Chmielewski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chmielewski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Chmielewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chmielewski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chmielewski with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Chmielewski .
Gracie wants to stand but Chmielewski is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Chmielewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Chmielewski keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski moves into full guard.
Gracie stays in close to Chmielewski 's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chmielewski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Chmielewski up and slammed him! Chmielewski can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Chmielewski is breathing heavily.
Chmielewski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chmielewski won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Chmielewski gets full guard.
Chmielewski striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Chmielewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Chmielewski keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chmielewski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Chmielewski is having none of it.
Chmielewski punching from the bottom.
Chmielewski wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chmielewski with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chmielewski 's guard now.
Chmielewski is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Chmielewski 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chmielewski .

Chmielewski pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Chmielewski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Chmielewski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chmielewski looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Chmielewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control but Chmielewski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is pushing down on Chmielewski 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chmielewski is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chmielewski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Chmielewski pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Chmielewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Chmielewski is a slippery customer.
Gracie passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski is looking for a sweep.
Chmielewski is letting Gracie control him for a moment.

Chmielewski sneaks out the side door and pushes Gracie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Chmielewski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chmielewski 's guard.
Gracie won't allow Chmielewski to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Chmielewski pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chmielewski tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chmielewski to the ground. Chmielewski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chmielewski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Chmielewski from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chmielewski forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiago Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Chmielewski counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.

Chmielewski drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Chmielewski off! Chmielewski jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Chmielewski wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Chmielewski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Chmielewski tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to keep Chmielewski in close.
Gracie wants to stand but Chmielewski is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chmielewski was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chmielewski is keeping the position for now.
Tiago Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chmielewski is controlling Gracie's posture.
Chmielewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chmielewski 's guard.

Chmielewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Chmielewski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Chmielewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Chmielewski wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to keep Chmielewski in close.
Chmielewski trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chmielewski is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Chmielewski is proving a slippery customer.
Chmielewski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Antoni Chmielewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiago Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chmielewski cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Chmielewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Gracie!