PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackadder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jester. Brent Blackadder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pierdzialowski
vs
Blackadder

182 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pierdzialowski gets tackled into the cage by Blackadder. Blackadder maintains the clinch.

Blackadder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pierdzialowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blackadder to the mat. Blackadder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Blackadder has his foot on Pierdzialowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierdzialowski works his way back into a safe position though.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Pierdzialowski defends it easily.

Blackadder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierdzialowski defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackadder controls Pierdzialowski momentarily but Pierdzialowski frees himself.
Pierdzialowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackadder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierdzialowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Pierdzialowski defends it easily.

Blackadder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierdzialowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle here but Pierdzialowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blackadder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep. Pierdzialowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackadder is trying to maintain the position but Pierdzialowski is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder tries to roll over but Pierdzialowski keeps him under control.
Blackadder is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pierdzialowski jumps into side control!
Blackadder tries to improve position but can't.

Pierdzialowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Blackadder gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Blackadder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pierdzialowski regains guard immediately.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder won't allow Pierdzialowski to get back to his feet.

Blackadder has gone for a leg lock! Pierdzialowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blackadder's guard.

Blackadder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pierdzialowski has picked Blackadder up and slammed him! Blackadder can't keep hold of the triangle and Pierdzialowski manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pierdzialowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Blackadder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pierdzialowski as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder has his takedown stuffed

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackadder's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Blackadder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pierdzialowski looking to score a takedown here. Blackadder is defending well but Pierdzialowski drives through and ends up in Blackadder's guard.

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

Pierdzialowski decides to stand back up.
Blackadder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierdzialowski tries to avoid it but Blackadder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierdzialowski to the ground. Pierdzialowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackadder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierdzialowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Blackadder clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder working hard to break the clinch.
Blackadder wants a takedown.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Blackadder.
Blackadder wants a takedown.
Blackadder is breathing heavily.
Pierdzialowski prevents the takedown attempt.

Pierdzialowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pierdzialowski manages to end up in side control.
Blackadder tries to bench press Pierdzialowski off him but Pierdzialowski keeps the position.
Blackadder can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep.

Pierdzialowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blackadder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackadder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Pierdzialowski feints and as Blackadder raises his hands in defense, Pierdzialowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blackadder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pierdzialowski stacks Blackadder 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 Pierdzialowski!
Blackadder tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski stands up.

Blackadder rushes Pierdzialowski and presses him up against the cage.

Pierdzialowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Blackadder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pierdzialowski has picked Blackadder up and slammed him! Blackadder can't keep hold of the triangle and Pierdzialowski manages to pass to side control!
Blackadder tries to buck Pierdzialowski off but Pierdzialowski is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Blackadder is right now.
Blackadder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pierdzialowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blackadder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blackadder has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pierdzialowski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pierdzialowski!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blackadder closes the distance and clinches up with Pierdzialowski, looking for a takedown. Blackadder pushes Pierdzialowski against the cage but Pierdzialowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierdzialowski leaves Blackadder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Blackadder.

Pierdzialowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Pierdzialowski stands up and beckons Blackadder to join him on the feet.
Blackadder misses with a takedown

so Pierdzialowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackadder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle here but Pierdzialowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski stands up.
Blackadder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierdzialowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierdzialowski.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet. Blackadder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blackadder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierdzialowski pinned against the cage. Pierdzialowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Blackadder gets caught flat footed, as Pierdzialowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wacek Pierdzialowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pierdzialowski stands and steps away. Blackadder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Blackadder moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackadder tries for a takedown. No joy.

Pierdzialowski is trying to trip Blackadder. He has hold of a leg but Blackadder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pierdzialowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Pierdzialowski defends it easily.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet - Blackadder follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder misses with a takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.

Pierdzialowski stands up from Blackadder's guard - Pierdzialowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Pierdzialowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blackadder is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Blackadder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackadder wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacek Pierdzialowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pierdzialowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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