PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wacek Pierdzialowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franz Mueller's chin.

Pierdzialowski
vs
Mueller

182 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
217 lbs
5 - 19 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller misses with a series of wild punches.

Pierdzialowski dives in and scores a takedown into Mueller's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pierdzialowski slips nicely into half guard.

Mueller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mueller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pierdzialowski jumps into side control!

Pierdzialowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mueller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pierdzialowski working away.

Pierdzialowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mueller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mueller has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mueller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pierdzialowski's guard! Nice work there by Mueller!
Mueller throwing strikes from guard but Pierdzialowski blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller stops Pierdzialowski from standing up.

Pierdzialowski pushes Mueller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mueller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pierdzialowski as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mueller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pierdzialowski sprawls well initially but Mueller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierdzialowski defending well though.
Mueller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierdzialowski's head.
Mueller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mueller wants to work for an arm triangle but Pierdzialowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mueller looks gassed!
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 pushes Mueller off and gets back to his feet.
Mueller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mueller's guard now.
Mueller can't keep his opponent in guard - Pierdzialowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mueller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mueller defends it well.

Pierdzialowski is working for a kimura but Mueller is defending it quite comfortably.
Mueller wants to improve his position but Pierdzialowski is controlling well.

Pierdzialowski seems to be working for a kimura but Mueller defends the submission attempt.

Mueller is defending against the submission attempts here by Pierdzialowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Mueller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mueller is looking to get back to full guard here but Pierdzialowski has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mueller has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mueller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mueller falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mueller won't be happy with that.

Pierdzialowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mueller, who protects the arm well.

Pierdzialowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Mueller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mueller is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pierdzialowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mueller sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller is trying to stand up here but Pierdzialowski is controlling him well.
Mueller trying to control but Pierdzialowski postures up.
Mueller is breathing heavily.

Pierdzialowski is working for a kimura but Mueller is defending it quite comfortably.

Mueller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pierdzialowski seems to be working for a kimura but Mueller defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller is in trouble now - Pierdzialowski has advanced to mount!

Pierdzialowski quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pierdzialowski but it's paid off an Mueller is forced to tap! Nice work by Pierdzialowski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wacek Pierdzialowski!