PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 5344 p4p, 19296 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergej Kusnemirpow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kusnemirpow
vs
Zakrzewski

193 cm
18
215
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
200
2 - 22 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Kusnemirpow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Zakrzewski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kusnemirpow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Zakrzewski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Kusnemirpow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zakrzewski regains guard.
Zakrzewski has a closed guard, preventing Kusnemirpow from standing up.

Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a leg! Zakrzewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakrzewski manages to kick Kusnemirpow off! Kusnemirpow jumps back into Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski tries to strike from the bottom.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Kusnemirpow tries to pass.
Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kusnemirpow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kusnemirpow trying to move into half guard but instead Zakrzewski has managed to sweep!

Kusnemirpow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kusnemirpow wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.

Kusnemirpow is looking for a triangle here but Zakrzewski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kusnemirpow tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski working away.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep.
Kusnemirpow tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zakrzewski easily slips into full mount!
Kusnemirpow tries to lock up and control but Zakrzewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kusnemirpow tries to hold on but Zakrzewski pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to escape the mount.
Kusnemirpow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kusnemirpow moves into full guard.

Kusnemirpow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zakrzewski stacks Kusnemirpow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zakrzewski!
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain half guard here but Zakrzewski keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zakrzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Zakrzewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kusnemirpow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusnemirpow is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round.
That's time! Kusnemirpow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kusnemirpow.

Zakrzewski sneaks out the side door and pushes Kusnemirpow away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Kusnemirpow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Kusnemirpow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zakrzewski controls Kusnemirpow momentarily but Kusnemirpow frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusnemirpow wanted to stand there but Zakrzewski had control of the position.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kusnemirpow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kusnemirpow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kusnemirpow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Kusnemirpow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusnemirpow trying to control from Zakrzewski's half guard. Zakrzewski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kusnemirpow gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Kusnemirpow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kusnemirpow 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 Kusnemirpow.

Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kusnemirpow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kusnemirpow slips a nice elbow through Zakrzewski's hands, connecting with Zakrzewski's forehead.

That's four 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.
Zakrzewski is refusing to be controlled, as Kusnemirpow sits in half guard.
Kusnemirpow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zakrzewski!
Kusnemirpow looking to control but Zakrzewski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kusnemirpow has control of Zakrzewski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zakrzewski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Kusnemirpow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kusnemirpow avoids a kick to the body.
Kusnemirpow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kusnemirpow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zakrzewski eats them both and turns towards Kusnemirpow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kusnemirpow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kusnemirpow tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling from the bottom.

Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a leg! Zakrzewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakrzewski manages to kick Kusnemirpow off! Kusnemirpow jumps back into Zakrzewski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zakrzewski is working an open guard so Kusnemirpow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kusnemirpow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zakrzewski quickly recovers to half guard.

Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well.

Kusnemirpow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kusnemirpow is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zakrzewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zakrzewski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusnemirpow prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakrzewski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura here.
Kusnemirpow moves nicely into side control.

Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four 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.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain half guard here but Kusnemirpow keeps moving and retains side control.

Kusnemirpow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kusnemirpow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kusnemirpow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kusnemirpow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kusnemirpow!