PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 23904 p4p, 21396 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 454 p4p, 447 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zakrzewski
vs
Hageman

175 cm
24
155
7 - 31 - 0

172 cm
52
156
31 - 32 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

BANZAI NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hageman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zakrzewski's half guard.

Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman throwing strikes from guard but Zakrzewski blocks nicely.
Hageman content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hageman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zakrzewski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hageman punching from mount but Zakrzewski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zakrzewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Hageman looking for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Hageman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zakrzewski hang on?

Hageman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zakrzewski is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hageman holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard.

Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four 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.

Zakrzewski has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman won't allow Zakrzewski to sweep him here.

Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hageman as he avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Hageman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hageman postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Hageman passes Zakrzewski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hageman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hageman stalling.
Zakrzewski punching from the bottom.
Hageman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hageman trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hageman trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.

Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Hageman controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but Hageman is controlling well.

Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well.
Zakrzewski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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.

Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.

Hageman is working for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending it quite comfortably.

Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hageman is working for an americana but Zakrzewski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hageman was thinking about the submission.
Hageman throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hageman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away.
Zakrzewski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zakrzewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Zakrzewski scores with a four punch combination!
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hageman darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Hageman into the cage.
Zakrzewski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakrzewski stuffs the takedown.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zakrzewski counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zakrzewski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski tries to stand and escape but Hageman is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Zakrzewski has control of the leg.

Zakrzewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hageman defends it well.
Hageman trying to control here.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Zakrzewski sits in half guard.

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.
Zakrzewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hageman defending well though.
Zakrzewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zakrzewski shoots in and drives through. Hageman sprawls well.
Zakrzewski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hageman misses with a takedown attempt - Zakrzewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zakrzewski is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hageman but Hageman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hageman clinches up against the cage.

Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski is really struggling to control Hageman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski wants to stand and escape but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard.
Zakrzewski controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman is standing up over Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski looks to escape but Hageman dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Zakrzewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hageman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!