PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartek Pietrzak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Pietrzak
vs
DeLuise

171 cm
24
144 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pietrzak gets tackled into the cage by DeLuise. DeLuise maintains the clinch.
DeLuise is looking to control Pietrzak's arms but Pietrzak gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeLuise has his back to the cage.
Pietrzak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeLuise digs a right hand into Pietrzak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pietrzak's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeLuise throws an elbow but misses.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeLuise throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pietrzak blocks it with crossed arms.
DeLuise stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeLuise misses with an elbow over the top.
Pietrzak tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it.

Pietrzak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeLuise uses from the top position.
DeLuise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pietrzak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Pietrzak there.
DeLuise is trying to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but DeLuise defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
Pietrzak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeLuise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
DeLuise trying to hold on to Pietrzak's head to control him but Pietrzak postures up.
DeLuise is trying to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak wants to pass to mount but DeLuise is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise is trying to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak works his way into side control.
DeLuise manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DeLuise gets back to full guard.
Pietrzak won't allow DeLuise to get back to his feet.
DeLuise has his hands on Pietrzak's head, controlling the position.
Pietrzak passes DeLuise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise won't allow Pietrzak to pass to mount.

DeLuise is defending against the submission attempts here by Pietrzak.
DeLuise is trying to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but DeLuise defending well.
Pietrzak is keen to just control but DeLuise is a slippery customer.

Pietrzak is looking for a kimura but DeLuise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pietrzak to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pietrzak misses with a head shot. DeLuise uses the momentum to regain guard.
DeLuise is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pietrzak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pietrzak tries to roll over but DeLuise keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pietrzak is looking to control DeLuise's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pietrzak avoid being mounted?
DeLuise takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeLuise.
Pietrzak dodges the punch combination from DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a nice looking combination but Pietrzak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeLuise thows a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it
and Pietrzak counters with a slapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but DeLuise shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeLuise throws a lazy head kick
and Pietrzak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Pietrzak shoots in and drives through. DeLuise sprawls well.
Pietrzak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pietrzak checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects with a high kick.
DeLuise looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeLuise avoids a kick to the body.
DeLuise walks into a left hand.
DeLuise misses with a head kick.
Good work by Pietrzak as he checks the leg kick.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise tried to score with a low kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Pietrzak avoids a kick to the body.
DeLuise looks for the body kick but Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Pietrzak scores with a body shot.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pietrzak's calf.
Pietrzak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Pietrzak connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeLuise. DeLuise circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the strikes.
Dom DeLuise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuise throws a sloppy head kick and Pietrzak moves out of range easily.
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise walks into a jab.

DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.

Pietrzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pietrzak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
Pietrzak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pietrzak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLuise keeps Pietrzak at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
A cross from Pietrzak lands.
Pietrzak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeLuise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Pietrzak lands.
DeLuise throws a low kick, looking for Pietrzak's leg but Pietrzak calmly moves out of range.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from DeLuise. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak scores with the left hand. DeLuise knows he should have avoided that one.
Pietrzak throws a hook but DeLuise blocks it.
Pietrzak jabs DeLuise right on the nose. DeLuise blinks but takes it well.
Pietrzak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeLuise doesn't seem bothered though.
Pietrzak scores with a sloppy right hand. DeLuise should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuise misses with a series of wild punches.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLuise misses with a head kick.
Pietrzak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeLuise's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pietrzak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeLuise looks to land a combination but Pietrzak avoids it well.
Pietrzak tries for a takedown but DeLuise sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Pietrzak looks to throw the jab but DeLuise is out of range.
DeLuise misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLuise lands a head kick!
A punch combination from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise throws a series of punches but Pietrzak avoids them all with ease.
DeLuise dodges the punch combination from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
DeLuise moves forwards but Pietrzak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeLuise is looking to chop away at Pietrzak's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise lands a high kick!

Pietrzak closes the distance and clinches.
DeLuise using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pietrzak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Pietrzak jumps guard.
Pietrzak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeLuise wants to stand and escape but instead Pietrzak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeLuise is keeping the position for now.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuise pulls Pietrzak in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pietrzak stuns DeLuise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeLuise thinking.
DeLuise blocks a head kick by Pietrzak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeLuise throws a leg kick that misses.
DeLuise misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLuise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeLuise throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Pietrzak.
DeLuise throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
DeLuise misses the jab.
DeLuise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pietrzak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pietrzak here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise slips a jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by DeLuise there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Pietrzak's front leg.
Pietrzak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeLuise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak looks to throw the jab but DeLuise is out of range.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
Pietrzak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeLuise takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pietrzak scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bartek Pietrzak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pietrzak scores with the left hand. DeLuise knows he should have avoided that one.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
DeLuise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pietrzak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeLuise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak moves out of range as DeLuise throws a body kick.
DeLuise misses with a leg kick
and Pietrzak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLuise plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

DeLuise gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeLuise presses Pietrzak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pietrzak is trying to push DeLuise away but DeLuise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Pietrzak pulls guard effortlessly.
Pietrzak looking for a sweep. Not yet Pietrzak, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pietrzak has his hands on DeLuise's head, controlling the position.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing DeLuise from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dom DeLuise wasn't active enough on the ground.
DeLuise looks for the body kick but Pietrzak saw that one coming.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeLuise.
DeLuise fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pietrzak is out of range.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pietrzak throws a head kick but DeLuise moves out of range.
DeLuise moves out of range of the strikes.
DeLuise throws a low kick but Pietrzak avoids it.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that DeLuise semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from DeLuise.
DeLuise moves forwards but Pietrzak connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
Pietrzak throws a punch but it's blocked by DeLuise.
Pietrzak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeLuise up against the cage.
DeLuise scores with a shot to the side of Pietrzak's head.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pietrzak blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pietrzak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuise looking to stall.

Pietrzak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeLuise is trying to keep an underhook but Pietrzak manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Pietrzak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pietrzak works his way into side control.
Pietrzak with the ground and pound but DeLuise regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DeLuise thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pietrzak if he has to take too many more of those.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Pietrzak's front leg.
Pietrzak swings for the body but DeLuise moves out of range.

Pietrzak dives in and scores a takedown into DeLuise's guard.
Pietrzak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pietrzak stops DeLuise from standing up.
Pietrzak wants to pass the guard but DeLuise is keeping the position.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bartek Pietrzak.
Pietrzak shoots for a double leg takedown but DeLuise sprawls well. He's pushed Pietrzak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
DeLuise misses with a head kick.
DeLuise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLuise fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pietrzak is out of range.
DeLuise's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeLuise duly obliges.
DeLuise throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pietrzak's head.
Dom DeLuise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pietrzak.

Pietrzak tries to keep at a distance but DeLuise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuise struggles to land a body shot inside as Pietrzak controls his hands.
Pietrzak is trying to force a seperation but DeLuise has the dominant position.
DeLuise tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

DeLuise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Pietrzak feints a jab promting DeLuise to slip. Pietrzak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeLuise slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pietrzak scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeLuise in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeLuise connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pietrzak scrambles back to his feet.

Pietrzak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pietrzak showed some decent athleticism there.
Pietrzak wants to pass to mount but DeLuise is defending the position.

DeLuise kicks off Pietrzak and gets to his feet.
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pietrzak throws a low kick, looking for DeLuise's leg but DeLuise calmly moves out of range.
DeLuise misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by DeLuise.
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!
DeLuise pushes Pietrzak away with a front kick.
DeLuise throws a body kick that misses.
Pietrzak shoots for a double leg takedown but DeLuise sprawls well. He's pushed Pietrzak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise throws a low kick, looking for Pietrzak's leg but Pietrzak calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pietrzak has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeLuise lands with a left to the head.
Pietrzak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeLuise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pietrzak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
Bartek Pietrzak retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Bartek Pietrzak stared into the camera and said 'Shure as hell I'm smaller than those guys I fight. i'm natural 135 - er and yet i manage to kick some feather and lightweights asses!'.