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 could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wacek Pierdzialowski's chin.

Blackadder
vs
Pierdzialowski

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

182 cm
26
212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pierdzialowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pierdzialowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Blackadder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters by clinching up.
Blackadder fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackadder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierdzialowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blackadder looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder goes for a takedown attempt but Pierdzialowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blackadder is looking to improve his position.
Pierdzialowski tries to stand and escape but Blackadder is controlling the position.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep. Pierdzialowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierdzialowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blackadder controls his leg.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Pierdzialowski stands up and beckons Blackadder to his feet.

Blackadder clinches.

Pierdzialowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blackadder can't fight it off and eventually Pierdzialowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Blackadder looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski is looking to stand up but Blackadder won't let him.

Pierdzialowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.

Blackadder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pierdzialowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pierdzialowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder wants to stand and escape but Pierdzialowski is having none of it.

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

Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that 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.

Pierdzialowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackadder paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pierdzialowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackadder did well to prevent Pierdzialowski getting side control.
Blackadder tries to roll over but Pierdzialowski keeps him under control.

Blackadder looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pierdzialowski passes into side control!

Pierdzialowski decides to stand back up. Pierdzialowski steps back and let's Blackadder get back to his feet.

Pierdzialowski moves into range and clinches up with Blackadder.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Blackadder looking for subs off his back but Pierdzialowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pierdzialowski prevents Blackadder from improving his position.

Blackadder actively working from the bottom here.
Blackadder trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blackadder controls his leg.
Blackadder is trying to stand back up but Pierdzialowski is controlling him
It looks like Pierdzialowski is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand and escape the position.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackadder tries to bench press Pierdzialowski off him but Pierdzialowski keeps the position.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blackadder to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackadder instigates a clinch.
Pierdzialowski stops a takedown attempt from Blackadder.

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.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierdzialowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blackadder is proving hard to escape from.
Pierdzialowski is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder tries to strike from the bottom.

Pierdzialowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackadder looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blackadder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierdzialowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet. Blackadder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into 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.
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. This is the final round!

Blackadder doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackadder moves into full guard.

Pierdzialowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pierdzialowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder has his takedown stuffed

and Pierdzialowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierdzialowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackadder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierdzialowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.

Pierdzialowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blackadder, up you get!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blackadder regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierdzialowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet. Blackadder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blackadder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pierdzialowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackadder to the mat! Blackadder manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski wanted to stand there but Blackadder had control of the position.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle but Pierdzialowski pushes his legs off easily.
Blackadder is striking off his back. Pierdzialowski thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pierdzialowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Blackadder tries to improve his position but instead Pierdzialowski has taken his back!
Brent Blackadder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Blackadder right now.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pierdzialowski has closed the distance and engaged Blackadder in a clinch.

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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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