PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 5327 p4p, 24945 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Zakrzewski
vs
Johnson

185 cm
18
200
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
200
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson scores with a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.

Zakrzewski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakrzewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.
Johnson trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
Johnson controlling the position.
Zakrzewski is not content to let Johnson control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski is not content to let Johnson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrzewski was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Zakrzewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakrzewski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Johnson is taking a breather. Zakrzewski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zakrzewski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Johnson gets to his feet - Zakrzewski follows without any prompting.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.

Zakrzewski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zakrzewski, up you get!
Johnson throws a head kick but Zakrzewski moves out of range.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Zakrzewski is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Zakrzewski's guard.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Zakrzewski had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zakrzewski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.

Johnson gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Zakrzewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson 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.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zakrzewski has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson!