PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Edwards (ranked 4441 p4p, 25296 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Edwards
vs
Zakrzewski

180 cm
22
160
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakrzewski pinned against the cage. Zakrzewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakrzewski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense.
Edwards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zakrzewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Edwards. That one must have hurt.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Zakrzewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Edwards counters by clinching up.
Edwards cracks Zakrzewski with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Zakrzewski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zakrzewski! But no joy.

Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski maintains the clinch.
Edwards tries to score a body lock takedown but Zakrzewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Edwards gets control of Zakrzewski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Zakrzewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Zakrzewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zakrzewski throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zakrzewski is looking to clinch.
Zakrzewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.

Zakrzewski gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Zakrzewski can't break the clinch.
Zakrzewski is trying to stall.
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edwards stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Edwards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zakrzewski looks winded!

Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Edwards jumps into guard, dragging Zakrzewski to the mat.

Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards controlling Zakrzewski's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Edwards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Edwards darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.

Edwards has managed to clinch.
Zakrzewski wants a takedown.
Zakrzewski wants a takedown.
Jack Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Zakrzewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski can't get the takedown.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zakrzewski is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Zakrzewski circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zakrzewski.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Jack Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.

Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edwards stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zakrzewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.

Edwards gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakrzewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zakrzewski takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Zakrzewski.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards shoots in but Zakrzewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zakrzewski counters with a body kick.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Zakrzewski sprawls well.

Edwards rushes Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Edwards 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.

Edwards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakrzewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards has control of Zakrzewski's left arm, preventing Zakrzewski from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Edwards dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Zakrzewski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Edwards as Zakrzewski shoots in.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks to land a combination but Zakrzewski avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Zakrzewski.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Zakrzewski, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Edwards instigates a clinch.

Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.

Edwards instigates a clinch.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zakrzewski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zakrzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakrzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zakrzewski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Edwards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Zakrzewski breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Edwards 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 managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Edwards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Edwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edwards for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakrzewski misses with a body kick.
Zakrzewski swinging wildly here.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet.
As Zakrzewski looks to move away, Edwards throws a big counter combo but Zakrzewski just gets out of the way.
Zakrzewski leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zakrzewski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Edwards!