PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Lennon (ranked 4321 p4p, 24979 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Lennon's chin.

Lennon
vs
Zakrzewski

175 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155
2 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 Amsterdam, George Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zakrzewski lands a big head kick that sends Lennon tumbling to the mat! Zakrzewski takes a step backwards and waves Lennon back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like George Lennon has been cut.

Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lennon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakrzewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Lennon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Zakrzewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zakrzewski has managed to get both his arms back between Lennon's legs - danger averted.
Lennon seems to have got his legs back now.

Lennon is looking for a triangle but Zakrzewski pushes his legs off easily.
Zakrzewski looking to pass the guard.

Lennon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zakrzewski has passed into half guard!

Lennon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lennon looking for submissions off his back.
Lennon tries to roll over but Zakrzewski keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lennon actively working from the bottom here.

Lennon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.
Zakrzewski trying to control from half guard but Lennon is working away.

Lennon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.

Lennon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lennon tries to get to full guard but Zakrzewski has control of the leg.

Lennon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lennon is breathing heavily.

That's two 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.

Lennon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lennon is staying active underneath Zakrzewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lennon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Zakrzewski seems to be working for a kimura but Lennon defends the submission attempt.
Zakrzewski wants to stand up but Lennon is controlling the position.
Lennon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Zakrzewski is looking for a kimura but Lennon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zakrzewski to get the leverage.

Lennon actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lennon actively working from the bottom here.

Lennon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zakrzewski pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lennon is looking to improve his position but Zakrzewski isn't that keen on the idea.
Zakrzewski looking to control but Lennon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lennon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lennon gets back to half guard.

Lennon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lennon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zakrzewski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zakrzewski's back!
I really don't envy Zakrzewski right now.

Lennon is looking for the choke from the back position but Zakrzewski is controlling his hands well.

Lennon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zakrzewski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.

Lennon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zakrzewski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zakrzewski for a finish.

Zakrzewski is having to fend off submission attempts from Lennon, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lennon doesn't have the hooks in though and Zakrzewski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zakrzewski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Lennon actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lennon looking for submissions off his back.

Lennon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zakrzewski passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon looking for a sweep but Zakrzewski has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lennon manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Lennon with the active half guard here but Zakrzewski passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lennon tries to buck Zakrzewski off but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski lands some shots froms side control.
Zakrzewski is looking to take a break and control but Lennon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lennon tries to buck Zakrzewski off but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Lennon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zakrzewski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon tries to reverse the position but Zakrzewski maintains control.
Zakrzewski breaks from Lennon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lennon is looking to improve his position but Zakrzewski isn't that keen on the idea.
Lennon is working hard here to advance position.
Lennon is trying to reverse the position but instead Zakrzewski has taken his back - oops!
Lennon is trapped and Zakrzewski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lennon tries to roll but Zakrzewski sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zakrzewski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lennon is defending well though. Zakrzewski let's go of the attempt for now.
Lennon is trying to break free.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zakrzewski looking for the choke from the back.
Lennon wants to escape the position.
Zakrzewski controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is trying to break free.

Zakrzewski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lennon is defending well though. Zakrzewski let's go of the attempt for now.
Lennon tries to roll but Zakrzewski sticks to his back.
Zakrzewski doesn't have the hooks in and Lennon manages to turn into his guard.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Lennon is proving a slippery customer.
Lennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

Lennon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lennon preventing the sweep.
Lennon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Lennon from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lennon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lennon forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Zakrzewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Lennon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zakrzewski swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Lennon counters with a takedown into side control.

Lennon swings around for an armbar but Zakrzewski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lennon's guard.
Zakrzewski content to stall in guard here.

Lennon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zakrzewski defends well.
Zakrzewski stands up over Lennon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lennon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zakrzewski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lennon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zakrzewski defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.

Lennon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakrzewski passes into side control.
Lennon is trying to get back to half guard.
Lennon is not content to let Zakrzewski control the position.
Zakrzewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lennon regains half guard.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the action in half guard but Lennon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lennon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.
Lennon wants to get back to full guard but Zakrzewski has mounted him!
Zakrzewski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lennon is working to get back to half guard.
Zakrzewski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lennon is looking to get to half guard.
Lennon tries to improve his position but instead Zakrzewski has taken his back!

Zakrzewski looking for the choke from the back.
Zakrzewski doesn't have the hooks in and Lennon manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Lennon from controlling successfully.
Lennon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Lennon drops back looking for a leg! Zakrzewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakrzewski manages to kick Lennon off! Lennon jumps back into Zakrzewski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Lennon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zakrzewski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lennon looking to sit in guard and control but Zakrzewski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lennon keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lennon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zakrzewski is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Well Zakrzewski 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Zakrzewski!