PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 18975 p4p, 4592 weight class) and Jason Aureli (ranked 0 p4p, 537 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Aureli's chin.

Zakrzewski
vs
Aureli

185 cm
21
200
2 - 40 - 0

190 cm
21
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 40 - 0, 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, Jason Aureli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aureli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aureli trying to land knees to the body.
Aureli has Zakrzewski pressed against the cage, preventing Zakrzewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Zakrzewski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zakrzewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aureli effectively controlling the action here.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but Aureli stands there with Zakrzewski around his waist. Zakrzewski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Zakrzewski gets control of Aureli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zakrzewski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aureli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
Aureli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aureli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Aureli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureli tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard.
Aureli stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.

Aureli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aureli stalks Zakrzewski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zakrzewski's face. Zakrzewski staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Aureli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zakrzewski checks it well.

Aureli closes the distance and clinches.
Aureli goes for a takedown attempt but Zakrzewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zakrzewski with the inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureli misses with a low kick.
Zakrzewski attempts a counter takedown but Aureli avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Zakrzewski. No joy for Aureli on that attempt.
Zakrzewski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aureli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aureli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zakrzewski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aureli's knee momentarily.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Aureli.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Aureli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aureli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position.
Aureli sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aureli stands and steps away. Zakrzewski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aureli looks for a takedown but Zakrzewski sprawls well.
Aureli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zakrzewski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aureli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aureli stands up.
Aureli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakrzewski pinned against the cage. Zakrzewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aureli tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aureli to the ground. Aureli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Aureli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Aureli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aureli 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.
Aureli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zakrzewski to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Aureli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aureli gets a takedown into half guard.
Jason Aureli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aureli controlling the action here.

Aureli stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureli throws a low kick but Zakrzewski moves out of range easily.

Aureli instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Aureli manages to pull guard.
Aureli trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Aureli 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.
Zakrzewski wants to get up but he can't break Aureli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Aureli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zakrzewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zakrzewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aureli is controlling Zakrzewski's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Aureli pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.

Zakrzewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aureli lands a head shot.
A nice combination there by Aureli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureli dives in and grabs Zakrzewski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski pushes down on Aureli's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Aureli misses.
Zakrzewski attempts a counter takedown but Aureli avoids it well and moves away.

Aureli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aureli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position but Aureli isn't that keen on the idea.
Aureli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aureli controlling the position easily from mount.
Zakrzewski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aureli content just to control the position here.
Aureli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aureli swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zakrzewski is now in Aureli's guard. A big mistake from Aureli there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Aureli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aureli closes the distance and pushes Zakrzewski back into the cage.
Aureli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aureli is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Aureli.
Aureli stalls.

Aureli pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aureli holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Aureli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zakrzewski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aureli has Zakrzewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zakrzewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Aureli.
Zakrzewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aureli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Aureli decides to pull guard.
Aureli is controlling Zakrzewski's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Aureli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aureli seems keen to control Zakrzewski's posture.
Aureli wants to sweep here but Zakrzewski controlling him for the moment.
Aureli is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureli keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aureli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aureli throws a head kick that misses.
Aureli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aureli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aureli throws a sloppy head kick and Zakrzewski moves out of range easily.
Zakrzewski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aurelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zakrzewski looks for the body kick but Aureli saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Zakrzewski.
No luck for Aureli with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aureli but Aureli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aureli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aureli swats away the attempt to clinch by Zakrzewski.
Aureli throws a head kick that misses.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aureli as he jumps to the side.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Aureli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jason Aureli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Aureli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aureli 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Aureli!