PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski has chosen VITER - Marichka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrzej Rostowski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Makovsky
vs
Rostowski

163 cm
25
145 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

162 cm
34
137 lbs
24 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

CBK Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Makovsky looks to land a combination but Rostowski avoids it well.
Makovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Rostowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rostowski checks the leg kick.
Makovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makovsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rostowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Zach Makovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostowski checks a leg kick.
Rostowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Rostowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makovsky throws out the jab.
Rostowski with the counter takedown but Makovsky avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rostowski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rostowski.
Makovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Makovsky throws a head kick but Rostowski moves out of range.
Makovsky stuns Rostowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makovsky tries to bum rush Rostowski with a series of wild strikes but Rostowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makovsky misses with a left hand

and Rostowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rostowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makovsky is on top in guard.

Rostowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rostowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makovsky sees it coming and defends easily.

Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makovsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rostowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rostowski thows a huge punch but Makovsky dodges it nicely.

Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makovsky has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makovsky defending well though.
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.
Makovsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rostowski.
Makovsky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rostowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makovsky controls Rostowski momentarily but Rostowski frees himself.
Rostowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rostowski drops back looking for a leg! Makovsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makovsky manages to kick Rostowski off! Rostowski jumps back into Makovsky's guard.

Rostowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Makovsky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rostowski, into his guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Decent striking displayed by Makovsky there.
Rostowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makovsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Rostowski does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rostowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Makovsky, which made it look bad.
Makovsky looks to land a right hand but Rostowski moved out of range.
Makovsky tries to land a front kick but Rostowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Rostowski is just out of range.
Makovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Zach Makovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Makovsky. No joy for Rostowski on that attempt.
Makovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rostowski can do to turn this around?
Rostowski darts in looking for a takedown but Makovsky gets double underhooks and turns Rostowski into the ropes.

Rostowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makovsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rostowski is in Makovsky's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rostowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrzej Rostowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makovsky is pulling down on Rostowski's head to control his posture.
Rostowski looking to pass the guard.
Makovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rostowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makovsky controls Rostowski momentarily but Rostowski frees himself.
Rostowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makovsky throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rostowski uses it to pass to side control.
Rostowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Makovsky prevents Rostowski from moving into mount.

Rostowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makovsky, who protects the arm well.

Rostowski tries for a kimura but Makovsky is defending well.
Makovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rostowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makovsky defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Makovsky is defending well.
Makovsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Makovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Makovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Makovsky throws a body punch but Rostowski moves out of range.
Rostowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makovsky defends it well.
Makovsky misses with a body shot.
Rostowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makovsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makovsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rostowski is defended easily by Makovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makovsky, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski avoids the body shot from Makovsky.
Rostowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rostowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Makovsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rostowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rostowski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rostowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makovsky scores with a nice body kick.
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Rostowski slips a jab from Makovsky.

Rostowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Makovsky controlling Rostowski's posture.
Rostowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rostowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makovsky's head.
Makovsky looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Makovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
Rostowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rostowski, not yet.
Makovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Our spies down at at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform us that Rostowski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rostowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky pushes down on Rostowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makovsky stalling.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Rostowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rostowski is looking to control Makovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rostowski avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Makovsky clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rostowski moves into the clinch successfully.

Rostowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makovsky tries a low kick but Rostowski avoids it.
Rostowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rostowski shoots in for a double leg but Makovsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makovsky defends it nicely.
Makovsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rostowski counters with a single leg into guard. Makovsky didn't expect that.
Makovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rostowski manages to get himself to full guard.

Makovsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rostowski 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.
Makovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rostowski wants to sweep here but Makovsky controlling him for the moment.
Makovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makovsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makovsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rostowski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makovsky controls the pace.
Makovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rostowski's head.
Rostowski wants to sweep here but Makovsky controlling him for the moment.
Makovsky is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Makovsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rostowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makovsky is one step ahead there.
Makovsky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Makovsky's head coaches at Fighting Fitness & Freedom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makovsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makovsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
The crowd cheers as Makovsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rostowski doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rostowski 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.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makovsky defends it nicely.
Rostowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makovsky swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostowski with the counter takedown but Makovsky avoids it easily.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky throws a one two combo.
A combination from Makovsky does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Makovsky had his way with Andrzej Rostowski in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rostowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Makovsky attempts a counter takedown but Rostowski avoids it well and moves away.
Rostowski avoids the body shot from Makovsky.
Rostowski with the counter takedown but Makovsky avoids it easily.
Makovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rostowski. That did some damage!
Makovsky jabs Rostowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Makovsky lands.
Makovsky throws a low kick, looking for Rostowski's leg but Rostowski calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Makovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Rostowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Makovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makovsky looks to throw the jab but Rostowski is out of range.
Rostowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Makovsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
Danga de danga de dang - Makovsky scores with a four punch combination!
Makovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Makovsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Rostowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Makovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Rostowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zach Makovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Rostowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makovsky.
Makovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Rostowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Rostowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Makovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rostowski manages to avoid it.
Makovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Rostowski is just out of range.
Rostowski shoots in for a double leg but Makovsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rostowski looks for a takedown but Makovsky sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makovsky can pounce on him.
Rostowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rostowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Makovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Rostowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makovsky tests Rostowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rostowski dives in and grabs Makovsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makovsky pushes down on Rostowski's head and hops out.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rostowski.
Makovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Rostowski is quick to defend against it.
Makovsky looks to land a body kick but Rostowski moved away.
Rostowski with the counter takedown but Makovsky avoids it easily.
Makovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makovsky throws a front kick aimed at Rostowski's knee but Rostowski avoids it well.
Andrzej Rostowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makovsky misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makovsky throws a combination that misses

and Rostowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Zach Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makovsky is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Makovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makovsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Zach Makovsky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.