PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Cristiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemens Czerwinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronaldo Cristiano's chin.

Czerwinski
vs
Cristiano

160 cm
26
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

162 cm
27
137 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klemens Czerwinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Cristiano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristiano fails with a takedown attempt.
Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Cristiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cristiano wants to clinch up but Czerwinski keeps it at a distance.
Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Cristiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Czerwinski leaves Cristiano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cristiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Czerwinski circles away.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristiano fails to land with a series of punches.
As Cristiano looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo but Cristiano just gets out of the way.
Cristiano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Cristiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Cristiano.
Cristiano looks to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristiano wants to clinch up but Czerwinski keeps it at a distance.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo.
Cristiano fails to land the takedown.
Cristiano misses with a head kick.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cristiano connects with a leg kick. Czerwinski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cristiano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cristiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cristiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Czerwinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Cristiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cristiano throws a leg kick
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cristiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Czerwinski circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Cristiano.
No luck for Cristiano with that takedown attempt.
Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Cristiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cristiano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Cristiano looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo but Cristiano just gets out of the way.

Cristiano closes the distance and pushes Czerwinski back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano blocks a body shot from Czerwinski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cristiano.
Cristiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Czerwinski is trying to break the clinch but Cristiano is controlling him.
Cristiano has Czerwinski pressed against the cage, preventing Czerwinski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Czerwinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Czerwinski jumps guard but Cristiano stands there with Czerwinski around his waist. Czerwinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cristiano blocks a body shot from Czerwinski.
Czerwinski avoiding damage as Cristiano throws knees to the body.
Cristiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Czerwinski.
Cristiano is working Czerwinski over against the cage.
Cristiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Czerwinski backwards.
Czerwinski prevents a body shot from Cristiano.
Cristiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Czerwinski's elbow.
Czerwinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Czerwinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cristiano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Czerwinski prevents a body shot from Cristiano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cristiano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cristiano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cristiano tries for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away easily
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cristiano dives in and grabs Czerwinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Czerwinski pushes down on Cristiano's head and hops out.
Cristiano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Czerwinski tries to avoid it but Cristiano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Czerwinski to the ground. Czerwinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Czerwinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Cristiano looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo but Cristiano just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cristiano goes for a double leg but Czerwinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czerwinski continues to drive forward.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Klemens Czerwinski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cristiano tries to clinch but Czerwinski is having none of it.
Cristiano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Czerwinski as he jumps to the side.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cristiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Czerwinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristiano.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristiano shoots for a takedown but Czerwinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Czerwinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Cristiano.
Cristiano tries for a takedown but Czerwinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cristiano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Czerwinski but Czerwinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Czerwinski throws a big counter combination but Cristiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cristiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cristiano tries to clinch there but Czerwinski circles away.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ronaldo Cristiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czerwinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Cristiano.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo.
Cristiano wants to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Cristiano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Czerwinski swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano dives in and grabs Czerwinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Czerwinski pushes down on Cristiano's head and hops out.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cristiano misses with a combination
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Cristiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Czerwinski circles away.
Cristiano moves to clinch but Czerwinski breaks away
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Cristiano.
Cristiano dives in for a single leg takedown but Czerwinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo.
Czerwinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cristiano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski leaves Cristiano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo.
Czerwinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Cristiano.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Klemens Czerwinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Cristiano misses with a jab to the body
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Cristiano closes the distance and clinches.
Cristiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Czerwinski decides to pull guard.
Cristiano trying to control but Czerwinski is working from the bottom.

Czerwinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cristiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski wants to stand up but Cristiano is controlling him.

Czerwinski working for a triangle but Cristiano defends it easily.
Czerwinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cristiano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cristiano wants to pass the guard but Czerwinski is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klemens Czerwinski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Czerwinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cristiano.

Cristiano gets a clinch.

Czerwinski drags the fight down to the ground.
Cristiano is fighting to break Czerwinski's control of his arms but Czerwinski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Czerwinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cristiano can do to turn this around?

Czerwinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cristiano uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czerwinski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cristiano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Czerwinski is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czerwinski wants to control but Cristiano postures up.
Czerwinski is looking for a sweep.
Cristiano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Czerwinski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Czerwinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Czerwinski is trying to control but can't.
Cristiano trying to pass the guard but Czerwinski defending well.
Czerwinski trying to control but Cristiano postures up.
Ronaldo Cristiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Cristiano prevents Czerwinski from improving his position.
Czerwinski is trying to control but can't.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cristiano darts in looking for a takedown but Czerwinski gets double underhooks and turns Cristiano into the cage.
Cristiano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Cristiano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano shoots in and drives through. Czerwinski sprawls well.
Cristiano tries to clinch up but Czerwinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Cristiano looks to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Cristiano will be more careful next time no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Cristiano.
Cristiano dives in and grabs Czerwinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Czerwinski pushes down on Cristiano's head and hops out.
As Cristiano looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo but Cristiano just gets out of the way.
Cristiano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cristiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Czerwinski circles away.
Cristiano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cristiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Czerwinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Cristiano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Czerwinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cristiano throws out a leg kick but Czerwinski moves out of range and Cristiano only half commits.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Cristiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cristiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Czerwinski circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Czerwinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cristiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Cristiano backing up. Cristiano nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klemens Czerwinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Czerwinski, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klemens Czerwinski!
A relieved looking Klemens Czerwinski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.