PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 19117 p4p, 6239 weight class) and Danny Togo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Togo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zakrzewski
vs
Togo

185 cm
20
200
2 - 29 - 0

225 cm
18
200
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Togo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski slaps away a takedown attempt from Togo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Togo closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Togo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zakrzewski goes for a takedown attempt but Togo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Togo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Togo won't allow it.
Zakrzewski is working for takedown but Togo is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Togo tries to land a knee to the head but Zakrzewski blocks with his arms.
Togo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zakrzewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away.
Togo fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Zakrzewski misses the target.
Togo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakrzewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zakrzewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Togo tries to counter it with a takedown but Zakrzewski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Togo is defended easily by Zakrzewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo stalling against the cage.

Togo manages to pull guard.
Togo is trying to keep Zakrzewski in close.
We've been hearing that Zakrzewski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Togo 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.
Togo pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Togo keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Togo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.

Zakrzewski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Togo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zakrzewski has Togo in his guard.

Togo won't allow Zakrzewski to get back to his 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Togo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Togo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Togo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Zakrzewski stays in close to Togo's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Togo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zakrzewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Togo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Togo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zakrzewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Togo somewhat.
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zakrzewski appears to be looking for a big counter.

Togo closes the distance and clinches.

Togo tightens his grip and picks Zakrzewski up, before dumping him to the ground. Zakrzewski manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Togo trying to pass the guard but Zakrzewski defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Togo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Togo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Togo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
Zakrzewski tries to kick Togo off but Togo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Togo not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zakrzewski gets full guard.

That's two 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.
Togo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Togo trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zakrzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakrzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Zakrzewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakrzewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Togo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Togo moves into range and clinches up with Zakrzewski.
Togo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakrzewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zakrzewski tries to break free but Togo pushes him back against the cage.

Togo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Togo darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Zakrzewski keeps control of Togo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Togo prevents the takedown attempt.
Togo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togo wants to break free but Zakrzewski has control.
Togo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakrzewski to keep the fight standing.

Togo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zakrzewski uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Togo pushes Zakrzewski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Togo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zakrzewski darts in looking for a takedown but Togo gets double underhooks and turns Zakrzewski into the cage.
And Togo tries to counter it with a takedown but Zakrzewski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Togo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Togo taking a breather.
Zakrzewski can't get the takedown.

Zakrzewski manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Togo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zakrzewski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Togo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Zakrzewski as Togo shoots in.
Zakrzewski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Togo manages to circle out of the way.
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zakrzewski is looking to counter the offense by Togo and move into the clinch.
Zakrzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakrzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch up but Togo keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski tests Togo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is winning the standup battle so far.

Togo moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski tries to circle away but Togo has him pinned against the cage.
Togo is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski is controlling him.

Togo pulls Zakrzewski into guard.
Danny Togo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Togo is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Togo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.
Togo wants to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Zakrzewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Togo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there.
Togo is trying to keep Zakrzewski in close.
Zakrzewski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Togo keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zakrzewski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Togo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Togo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Togo is trying to control Zakrzewski's posture but Zakrzewski avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Togo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakrzewski swivels and escapes.
Togo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakrzewski pinned against the cage. Zakrzewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Togo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Togo clinches up against the cage.
Zakrzewski goes for a takedown attempt but Togo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Togo closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
I think Togo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Togo!