PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azure comes to the cage accompanied by War, War Never Changes. Gajewski has chosen Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Azure
vs
Gajewski

165 cm
40
135 lbs
47 - 15 - 2

163 cm
36
141 lbs
40 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Héritage!

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 47 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azure pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gajewski back to the cage. Azure follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gajewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azure.
Gajewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azure works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski tries a quick counter leg kick but Azure is wise to it.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure misses with a wild body shot.
Azure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Gajewski.
Gajewski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azure.
Gajewski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Azure.
Azure walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski swings widly with a right hand
and Azure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azure moves out of range as Gajewski throws a body kick.
Azure darts in looking for a takedown but Gajewski gets double underhooks and turns Azure into the cage.
Gajewski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azure waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gajewski.
Azure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gajewski.
Azure has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gajewski.
Azure ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gajewski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azure has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azure and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gajewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gajewski misses with a straight left.
Gajewski tries to work over Azure's front leg with a kick but Azure checks it.
Gajewski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gajewski catches Azure with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azure connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gajewski's hands.
Gajewski misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gajewski. Azure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azure attempts a counter takedown but Gajewski avoids it well and moves away.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Gajewski digs a good hook to Azure's body.
Gajewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Andrzej Gajewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gajewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gajewski flicks out a counter leg kick but Azure steps away.
Gajewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Azure off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Gajewski misses the target.
Gajewski moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski slips under a jab.
Gajewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gajewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gajewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Azure connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gajewski momentarily.
Gajewski throws a head kick that misses
letting Azure counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Gajewski misses

and Azure counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azure is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gajewski keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Gajewski blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gajewski dives on top into guard.

Azure preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Azure working for a triangle but Gajewski defends it easily.
Gajewski postures up and lands a big shot to Azure's brow.

Azure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gajewski defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Azure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gajewski defends it easily.
Gajewski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Azure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gajewski passes into half guard.
Azure wants to improve his position but Gajewski is controlling well.
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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Azure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Azure avoids a kick to the body.
Gajewski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azure slips a straight right by Gajewski.
Azure takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azure will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azure jabs at Gajewski's body.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azure throws a looping overhand right but Gajewski ducks down to avoid it.
Azure backing away here, and Gajewski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Azure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azure fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gajewski misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azure throws a right hand that misses
and Gajewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azure checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Gajewski takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure feints and then cracks Gajewski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gajewski down.
Gajewski throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azure throws a jab but it's blocked by Gajewski.
It seemed like Gajewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gajewski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Gajewski.
Azure misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Gajewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Gajewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure throws the left hand but Gajewski avoids the punch easily.
Azure slips under a jab from Gajewski.
A cross from Azure lands.
Gajewski scores with a shot to the body.
Azure throws a right hand that Gajewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Gajewski also avoids with ease.
Gajewski connects with a body shot that sends Azure's belly button to the back.
Gajewski scores with a hook.
Azure moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Azure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azure crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gajewski - the referee stops the clock and Azure gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gajewski. Azure manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gajewski misses with a body shot.
Gajewski ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Azure tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azure checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azure misses with a looping right.
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gajewski throws out the jab.
Azure feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gajewski's calf.
Gajewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azure.
Azure takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gajewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azure at a distance.
Azure keeps the fight on the outside.
Gajewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azure avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
That kick from Gajewski tenderised Azure's leg. Azure is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azure throws a leg kick but Gajewski moved away.
Gajewski throws a head kick that Azure semi-blocks.
Gajewski misses with a body kick.
Azure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.
Azure changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azure fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gajewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azure cracks the inside of Gajewski's front leg.
Gajewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gajewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure throws a solid leg kick but Gajewski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azure.
Azure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gajewski takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Gajewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azure throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Azure.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Gajewski off balance momentarily.
Gajewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azure feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gajewski's calf.
Azure checks a leg kick nicely.
Azure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gajewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Azure.
Gajewski takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Gajewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Azure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajewski motions for Azure to come forward. Gajewski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gajewski is fending him off so far but Azure persists. Nope, Gajewski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure misses the jab.
Gajewski throws out a counter right but Azure avoids it with no problem.
Gajewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Azure takes a swing at Gajewski's ribcage but misses.
Azure takes a swing at Gajewski's ribcage but misses.
Gajewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Azure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azure there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azure swats away the attempt to clinch by Gajewski.
Gajewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Azure circles away.
Gajewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Gajewski. Those never looked like landing.
Azure throws a lazy right hand but Gajewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski scores with a hook.
Azure shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gajewski but Gajewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gajewski.
Azure lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Azure blocks the leg kick.
Azure throws a body punch but Gajewski moves out of range.
Azure slips under a jab from Gajewski.
Gajewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
A cross from Gajewski lands.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Gajewski moved out of range nicely.
Azure takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Azure misses.
Azure misses with a body shot.
Azure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gajewski.
Azure lands a lovely overhand right.
Gajewski misses with an uppercut. Azure saw that one coming.
Azure moves out of range as Gajewski strikes.
Azure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gajewski.
Azure throws a right and a left that Gajewski avoids nicely.
Gajewski throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Azure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azure catches Gajewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gajewski is looking to clinch.
Azure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azure cracks Gajewski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gajewski scores with a jab to the body.
Azure throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gajewski thuds his right hand into Azure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azure takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Azure drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gajewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gajewski has control of Azure's left arm, preventing Azure from doing any damage.
Gajewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski has control of Azure's left arm, preventing Azure from doing any damage.
Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gajewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Gajewski blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Gajewski as he checks the leg kick.

Azure manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gajewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Gajewski's guard now, I'm sure.
Azure postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure won't allow Gajewski to sweep him here.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Gajewski keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Gajewski 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.
Azure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gajewski is trying to control the position but Azure postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azure throws a series of punches but Gajewski moves out of range.
Azure shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gajewski sprawls well. Gajewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azure gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Azure.
I think Azure has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.