PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Macierewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Czang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Macierewicz
vs
Czang

183 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antoni Macierewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Czang!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macierewicz feints and as Czang raises his hands in defense, Macierewicz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Czang keeping moving, preventing Macierewicz from controlling successfully.
Macierewicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macierewicz trying to control but Czang is working from the bottom.
Czang managing to control the position.
Macierewicz wants to control from the top but Czang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macierewicz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Czang!
Czang dodges the ground and pound from Macierewicz.

Macierewicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Czang is trying to improve his position.

Macierewicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macierewicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Czang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macierewicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czang can't do much from the bottom here.

Macierewicz tries for a kimura but Czang is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czang tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Czang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Czang blocking the ground and pound.
Macierewicz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Macierewicz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Macierewicz 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.
Macierewicz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macierewicz forces the positional change into back control.

Macierewicz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Czang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macierewicz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Czang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Czang showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Macierewicz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czang tries to escape but Macierewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Czang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Macierewicz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Czang is defending well though. Macierewicz let's go of the attempt for now.

Macierewicz is looking for the choke from the back position but Czang is controlling his hands well.

Macierewicz looking for the RNC.
Macierewicz is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macierewicz struggling to land strikes to the head as Czang covers up.
Macierewicz missing with punches from the back.

Czang defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Macierewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Macierewicz gets a double leg takedown into Czang's guard.
Macierewicz 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.
Czang keeping moving, preventing Macierewicz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macierewicz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Czang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Czang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Czang!

Macierewicz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Czang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Czang controlling his opponent.
Czang trying to control but Macierewicz is having none of it.
Macierewicz wants to hold on but Czang pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Czang won't let Macierewicz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Macierewicz wants to control but Czang is having none of it.
Macierewicz is looking to improve his position but Czang isn't that keen on the idea.
Macierewicz tries to improve his position but instead Czang has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Macierewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czang can do to turn this around?
Macierewicz just trying to survive but Czang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Czang is hanging on to Macierewicz's back as he tries to escape.
Czang trying to control.
Macierewicz rolls, trying to escape but Czang keeps control of the position.

That's four 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.
Macierewicz breaks Czang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Czang trying to control the position here.
Czang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macierewicz wants to control from the top but Czang keeps moving.
Czang keeping full guard, as Macierewicz tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Antoni Macierewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macierewicz is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kim Czang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Czang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macierewicz's guard.

Macierewicz is looking for a triangle but Czang pushes his legs off easily.
Czang trying to control but Macierewicz is working from the bottom.
Czang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macierewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Czang defends it easily.
Czang passes Macierewicz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macierewicz looking for submissions off his back.
Czang trying to control from half guard but Macierewicz is working away.
Czang prevents Macierewicz from improving his position.

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.

Macierewicz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czang wants to pass to mount but Macierewicz is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macierewicz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Macierewicz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czang pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Czang is thwarting Macierewicz's attempts to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Macierewicz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czang trying to keep a closed guard but Macierewicz is proving a slippery customer.
Czang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Macierewicz has an active guard here but Czang has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macierewicz is staying active underneath Czang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Czang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Czang 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Czang!