PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmi has chosen Burning Season as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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.

Zakrzewski
vs
Mahmi

178 cm
28
183 lbs
21 - 16 - 3

180 cm
26
179 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 21 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmi. That's going to slow Zakrzewski down.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Mahmi throws a body punch but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Mahmi lands with a cross.
Zakrzewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakrzewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmi with a nice cross.
Mahmi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakrzewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakrzewski.
Mahmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakrzewski.

Mahmi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Mahmi from controlling successfully.
Mahmi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahmi preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.

Inyo Mahmi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mahmi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmi misses with a jab to the body
and Zakrzewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski misses the jab.
Mahmi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakrzewski doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Mahmi.
Mahmi shoots in and drives through. Zakrzewski sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zakrzewski counters with a two punch combo.
Zakrzewski staying out of range there.
Zakrzewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmi.
Mahmi blocks the body kick.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahmi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zakrzewski's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahmi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zakrzewski.
Mahmi loads up on a big right hand but Zakrzewski slips the punch.
Mahmi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zakrzewski's calf.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Mahmi.
Mahmi throws out a loose jab but Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmi lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahmi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zakrzewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahmi moves in looking to clinch but Zakrzewski pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
That's time! Zakrzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Mahmi with that takedown attempt.
Mahmi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakrzewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmi.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Jab by Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Mahmi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mariusz Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Mahmi finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakrzewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmi.
Mahmi lands a jab.
Zakrzewski throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmi counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmi misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmi throws a series of punches but Zakrzewski avoids them all with ease.
Mahmi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zakrzewski rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice combination there by Mahmi.
Mahmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zakrzewski misses with a head kick.
Mahmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakrzewski manages to avoid it.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakrzewski moves away.
Mahmi misses the shot to the body.
Mahmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi throws a looping overhand right but Zakrzewski ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmi throws a shot from downtown. Zakrzewski moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmi misses the target.
Mahmi misses with an uppercut. Zakrzewski saw that one coming.
Mahmi lands a nice shot that snaps Zakrzewski's head back.
Mahmi swings for the body but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Mahmi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zakrzewski. Those never looked like landing.
Mahmi scores with the left hand. Zakrzewski knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmi lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmi misses with a body shot
and Zakrzewski counters with a series of strikes. Mahmi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mahmi tests Zakrzewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakrzewski moves away.
Mahmi looks to land a right hand but Zakrzewski moved out of range.
Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Mahmi misses with a series of wild punches.
Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmi.
Zakrzewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmi lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Zakrzewski as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mahmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmi scores with a punch to the head.
Inyo Mahmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmi takes a swing at Zakrzewski's ribcage but misses.
Zakrzewski misses with a wild combination.
Mahmi throws a leg kick but Zakrzewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahmi thows a body shot but no joy.
Zakrzewski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zakrzewski there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi misses the body punch
and Mahmi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmi throws a body punch but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Mahmi misses with a body shot.
Inyo Mahmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakrzewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahmi misses with a body shot.
Zakrzewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakrzewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakrzewski manages to avoid it.
Zakrzewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmi throws a low kick, looking for Zakrzewski's leg but Zakrzewski calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mahmi misses its intended target.
Zakrzewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmi thumps Zakrzewski with a low kick.
Zakrzewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmi.
Mahmi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zakrzewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmi connects with a body shot that sends Zakrzewski's belly button to the back.
Mahmi lands with a good body shot.
Mariusz Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zakrzewski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zakrzewski duly obliges.
Zakrzewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahmi counters with a left to the body.
Zakrzewski throws a leg kick
and Mahmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmi connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahmi connects with a body shot.
Mahmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmi tries to clinch there but Zakrzewski circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inyo Mahmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahmi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inyo Mahmi!