PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Czarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Czarnowski
vs
Bauer

190 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Czarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Czarnowski instigates a clinch.
Czarnowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Czarnowski misses with a knee strike.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Czarnowski manages to get underhooks.
Czarnowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Bauer tries to score a body lock takedown but Czarnowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Czarnowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bauer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patrick Czarnowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bauer.
Czarnowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Czarnowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Czarnowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bauer is working for takedown but Czarnowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Czarnowski is pressed up against the cage. Bauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Czarnowski down to the mat. Czarnowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnowski defending well as Bauer loads up on a big left hand.
Bauer scores with a hook to the body. Czarnowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bauer lands with a nice combination. Czarnowski backs away looking to recover.
Czarnowski moves out of range as Bauer strikes.
Bauer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Czarnowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bauer.
Czarnowski dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Bauer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Bauer rushes Czarnowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Czarnowski is controlling him.
Bauer can't get the takedown.
Bauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Czarnowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bauer throws a lazy uppercut

and Czarnowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Czarnowski.
Bauer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Czarnowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Czarnowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bauer.
Czarnowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bauer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Czarnowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Czarnowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Czarnowski scores with a knee to the head.
Bauer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bauer is trying to pull guard but Czarnowski has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarnowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Czarnowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Czarnowski misses with a knee strike.
Bauer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Czarnowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bauer.
Czarnowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Czarnowski tries to land a knee to the head but Bauer blocks with his arms.
Bauer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Czarnowski is defending well.
Bauer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Czarnowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Czarnowski.
Czarnowski lands with a light punch inside.
Czarnowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bauer.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Czarnowski manages to get underhooks.
Bauer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Czarnowski lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Czarnowski.
Bauer tries to pull guard but Czarnowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bauer drops back down to his feet.
Czarnowski tries to land a knee to the head but Bauer blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Bauer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauer misses the jab.
Czarnowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bauer scores with a hook to the body. Czarnowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Bauer forces Czarnowski back against the cage and clinches.
Bauer tries to score a body lock takedown but Czarnowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Czarnowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Czarnowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bauer is working for takedown but Czarnowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patrick Czarnowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bauer.
Czarnowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Czarnowski managing to block the knees to the body from Bauer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer is working for takedown but Czarnowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bauer is trying to drag Czarnowski to the mat but Czarnowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Czarnowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bauer wants a takedown.
Bauer wants to take the fight to the mat but Czarnowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Czarnowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Czarnowski misses with a knee to the head.
Czarnowski misses with a knee strike.
Bauer trying to stall but Czarnowski improves his position.
Patrick Czarnowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bauer has had enough of the clinch but Czarnowski keeps him there for the moment.
Czarnowski lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarnowski misses with a knee strike.
Bauer wants a takedown but no success here.
Bauer is trying to pull guard but Czarnowski has him pressed against the cage.
Czarnowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Czarnowski misses with a knee strike.
Czarnowski lands a knee to the head.
Bauer is looking for a takedown.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Czarnowski manages to get underhooks.
Czarnowski tries to land a knee to the head but Bauer blocks with his arms.
Czarnowski misses with a knee strike.
Czarnowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bauer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Czarnowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is looking for a takedown.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Bauer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Czarnowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bauer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Czarnowski manages to get underhooks.
Czarnowski with a knee to the head.
Bauer is looking for a takedown.
Czarnowski working the clinch nicely. Bauer is working for position but Czarnowski cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bauer crumples up against the cage and Czarnowski lands two more shots before the ref can save Bauer! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Patrick Czarnowski!
Our winner, Patrick Czarnowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.