PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackadder comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Brent Blackadder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blackadder
vs
Pierdzialowski

185 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder throws a sloppy head kick and Pierdzialowski moves out of range easily.
Pierdzialowski moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

so Pierdzialowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackadder trying to control the position.
Pierdzialowski is looking to stand up but Blackadder won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackadder fails with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blackadder trying to control the position.
Pierdzialowski wanted to stand there but Blackadder had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Blackadder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pierdzialowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackadder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pierdzialowski lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Blackadder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet. Blackadder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blackadder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blackadder with a poor takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.
Blackadder is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blackadder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Pierdzialowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Pierdzialowski stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackadder's guard now.
Blackadder working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Pierdzialowski stands up and waves to Blackadder to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.
Blackadder has a closed guard, preventing Pierdzialowski from standing up.

Wacek Pierdzialowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackadder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder trying to keep a closed guard but Pierdzialowski is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blackadder doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Blackadder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blackadder trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brent Blackadder.
Blackadder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski stands up from Blackadder's guard - Pierdzialowski perhaps looking for a knockout.

Pierdzialowski feints and as Blackadder raises his hands in defense, Pierdzialowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pierdzialowski postures up.
Pierdzialowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brent Blackadder has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Blackadder enables Pierdzialowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blackadder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blackadder is trying to keep Pierdzialowski in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Blackadder has closed the distance and engaged Pierdzialowski in a clinch.
Pierdzialowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackadder's efforts to push away.

Pierdzialowski has picked Blackadder up - he's going for a ride! Pierdzialowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Pierdzialowski is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder is trying to maintain the position but Pierdzialowski is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Blackadder fails with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackadder's guard.
Blackadder controls Pierdzialowski momentarily but Pierdzialowski frees himself.
Pierdzialowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Pierdzialowski stands up.
Blackadder throws a sloppy head kick and Pierdzialowski moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder misses with a takedown

and Pierdzialowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackadder's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pierdzialowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierdzialowski.
Pierdzialowski tries to stand but Blackadder is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackadder's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierdzialowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Wacek Pierdzialowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blackadder with a poor takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Pierdzialowski stands up and beckons Blackadder to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackadder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Blackadder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pierdzialowski postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brent Blackadder wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder wants to control but Pierdzialowski passes easily into half guard.

Pierdzialowski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brent Blackadder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pierdzialowski looking to score a takedown here. Blackadder is defending well but Pierdzialowski drives through and ends up in Blackadder's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierdzialowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blackadder is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacek Pierdzialowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pierdzialowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacek Pierdzialowski!