PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 18693 p4p, 24655 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zakrzewski
vs
Johnson

185 cm
18
200
1 - 7 - 0

175 cm
18
200
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Zakrzewski has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zakrzewski to the mat! Zakrzewski manages to get full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Zakrzewski is keeping the position.
Zakrzewski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.

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

Johnson pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson has clasped his hands together around Zakrzewski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Zakrzewski sneaks out the side door and pushes Johnson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Zakrzewski's belly button to the back.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson jumps guard and drags Zakrzewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson controls Zakrzewski momentarily but Zakrzewski frees himself.
Zakrzewski preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Zakrzewski pushes his legs off easily.
Zakrzewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Zakrzewski passes into half guard.
Zakrzewski prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Zakrzewski defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Zakrzewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Zakrzewski recovers full guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Zakrzewski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zakrzewski is in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zakrzewski is now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Zakrzewski sits in half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Zakrzewski is controlling well.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control but Zakrzewski postures up.
Johnson tries to roll over but Zakrzewski keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zakrzewski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Zakrzewski has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zakrzewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakrzewski manages to get himself to full guard.

Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krzysztof Zakrzewski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
Johnson wants to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Zakrzewski is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Johnson clinches up with Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controls Zakrzewski momentarily but Zakrzewski frees himself.
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 tries to strike from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zakrzewski has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Zakrzewski manages to pass to side control!
Zakrzewski working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Zakrzewski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.

Zakrzewski tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
Zakrzewski has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.

Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's four 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.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Zakrzewski persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Zakrzewski is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Zakrzewski's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

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