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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 18803 p4p, 4552 weight class) and Muhammed Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 2 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammed Baird!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Baird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Baird thows a huge punch but Zakrzewski dodges it nicely.
Baird is controlling the pace.
Baird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is thwarting Zakrzewski's attempts to control the position.
Baird is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
Baird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baird trying to pass the guard but Zakrzewski defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baird pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baird can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baird is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zakrzewski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird is still trying to improve position.
Baird keeps trying to improve his position.
Baird wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird instigates a clinch.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but Baird turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baird.
Baird is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski has him pressed against the cage.
Baird jumps guard.
Baird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakrzewski is controlling him.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakrzewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Zakrzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zakrzewski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Baird lands a right hand.
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown.
Baird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakrzewski to keep the fight standing.
Baird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baird tightens his grip and picks Zakrzewski up, before dumping him to the ground. Zakrzewski manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zakrzewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakrzewski, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Zakrzewski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Baird tries to land a leg kick but Zakrzewski saw it coming and moves away.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zakrzewski to the ground. Baird is now in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakrzewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baird tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling from the bottom.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baird.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baird to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird content to stall in guard here.
Baird 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zakrzewski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baird is in Zakrzewski's guard.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Zakrzewski has wrist control.
Baird trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zakrzewski's guard.
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Zakrzewski manages to retain guard.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakrzewski, not yet.
Zakrzewski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baird controls the pace.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baird throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muhammed Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zakrzewski, who protects the arm well.
Baird happy to just control the position for now.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to half guard.
Baird controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to control for a moment but Zakrzewski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zakrzewski pushes Baird off looking to stand but Baird dives back in and keeps control.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baird is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baird gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Baird lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baird wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Zakrzewski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baird 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Baird!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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