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 bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jester. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pierdzialowski
vs
Blackadder

182 cm
26
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 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 6 - 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blackadder closes the distance and pushes Pierdzialowski back into the cage.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Blackadder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pierdzialowski passes into half guard.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep. Pierdzialowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierdzialowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Blackadder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pierdzialowski pulls his head out easily.
Pierdzialowski wants to stand but Blackadder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blackadder trying to control but Pierdzialowski postures up.
Blackadder tries to roll over but Pierdzialowski keeps him under control.
Pierdzialowski wants to stand up but Blackadder has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackadder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pierdzialowski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Blackadder to stand up.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierdzialowski.

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

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Blackadder looking for a guillotine here but Pierdzialowski defends easily.

Pierdzialowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brent Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackadder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand up.
Blackadder fails with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Blackadder.
Blackadder looks gassed!

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackadder misses with a takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski stands up from half guard.

Pierdzialowski feints and as Blackadder raises his hands in defense, Pierdzialowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pierdzialowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierdzialowski has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Blackadder trying to control the position.
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.
Blackadder controls Pierdzialowski momentarily but Pierdzialowski frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder striking off his back, scoring a few points.

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierdzialowski is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blackadder is looking for a triangle but Pierdzialowski pushes his legs off easily.

Pierdzialowski stands up and waves to Blackadder to follow him.

Pierdzialowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blackadder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blackadder moves into full guard.

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

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 is looking for a sweep.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand back up.

Pierdzialowski tries to keep at a distance but Blackadder has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pierdzialowski has clasped his hands together around Blackadder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski decides to stand back up.
Blackadder with a poor takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackadder!
Blackadder is breathing heavily.

Pierdzialowski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierdzialowski.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Blackadder.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski manages to get underhooks.

Pierdzialowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blackadder regains guard.
Wacek Pierdzialowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.
Pierdzialowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Pierdzialowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski stands and steps away. Blackadder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle here but Pierdzialowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blackadder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Pierdzialowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Blackadder has his takedown stuffed

so Pierdzialowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackadder!

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

Pierdzialowski closes the distance and pushes Blackadder back into the cage.

Pierdzialowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

and Pierdzialowski counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.
Pierdzialowski wanted to stand there but Blackadder had control of the position.

Blackadder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierdzialowski defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackadder misses with a takedown

and Pierdzialowski moves into the clinch.

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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pierdzialowski stands up and beckons Blackadder to his feet.
Blackadder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Pierdzialowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blackadder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackadder's guard now.
Pierdzialowski wanted to stand there but Blackadder had control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pierdzialowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Blackadder.

Pierdzialowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Pierdzialowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski has hold of one of Blackadder's legs. Blackadder is fighting the takedown attempt but Pierdzialowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pierdzialowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Blackadder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pierdzialowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blackadder.
Blackadder regains half guard.
Pierdzialowski is thwarting Blackadder's attempts to control the position.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blackadder is working for takedown but Pierdzialowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierdzialowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackadder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pierdzialowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackadder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierdzialowski defends it easily.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.

Pierdzialowski stands and steps away. Blackadder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pierdzialowski stands up and beckons Blackadder to join him on the feet.

Pierdzialowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blackadder sprawls well initially but Pierdzialowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep. Pierdzialowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back.
Brent Blackadder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackadder is looking to improve his position.
Blackadder trying to control but Pierdzialowski postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackadder is looking for a sweep. Pierdzialowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacek Pierdzialowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierdzialowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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