PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 18382 p4p, 4317 weight class) and Rodion Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Zakrzewski
vs
Raskolnikov

185 cm
22
200
3 - 46 - 1

193 cm
20
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 46 - 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 St Petersburg, Rodion Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raskolnikov gets a double leg takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Raskolnikov lands a couple of elbows.
Raskolnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raskolnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raskolnikov lands a couple of digs.
Raskolnikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raskolnikov chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov with a nice head shot there.
Raskolnikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Raskolnikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Raskolnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raskolnikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Raskolnikov tries to pass.

Raskolnikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Raskolnikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raskolnikov lands a couple of digs.
Raskolnikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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.
Raskolnikov passes Zakrzewski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raskolnikov working the head and body with strikes.
Raskolnikov working Zakrzewski over with strikes.
Zakrzewski is trying to maintain the position but Raskolnikov is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raskolnikov controlling the pace.
Raskolnikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Raskolnikov lands a couple of good shots and Zakrzewski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Raskolnikov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski is covering up but some of the strikes from Raskolnikov are getting through and doing damage.

Zakrzewski is rocked!
Raskolnikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oh Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakrzewski is taking damage to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Zakrzewski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Raskolnikov lands shots to the head and Zakrzewski turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodion Raskolnikov!