PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the ring accompanied by Your'e The Best Around. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Miyagi
vs
Pietrzak

166 cm
28
142 lbs
24 - 3 - 2

171 cm
25
144 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Pietrzak blocks the leg kick.
Pietrzak lands a nice looking body shot.
Pietrzak shoots in and drives through. Miyagi sprawls well.
Pietrzak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pietrzak throws a wild body kick that Miyagi sees coming a mile off.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Pietrzak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
Pietrzak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Pietrzak off balance momentarily.
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 shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet.
Miyagi taking some punishment here, with Pietrzak in his half guard.
Pietrzak thows a huge punch but Miyagi dodges it nicely.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pietrzak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miyagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miyagi is trying to stand.

Miyagi kicks off Pietrzak and gets to his feet.
Miyagi slips under a jab.
Pietrzak has a takedown stuffed.
Miyagi misses with a low kick as Pietrzak jumps back.
Pietrzak throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
Miyagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
Pietrzak is looking to slow Miyagi down with leg kicks.
Pietrzak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a low kick as Pietrzak jumps back.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Pietrzak misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Pietrzak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyagi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pietrzak is controlling him.
Pietrzak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pietrzak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pietrzak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pietrzak passes Miyagi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi tries to kick Pietrzak off but Pietrzak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Miyagi kicks Pietrzak off and gets back to his feet.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Pietrzak lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyagi staying out of range there.
Pietrzak motions for Miyagi to come forward. Pietrzak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pietrzak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pietrzak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miyagi on the side of the head.
Pietrzak tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pietrzak's calf.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
Pietrzak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Miyagi tries to clinch up.
Miyagi staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Miyagi moves out of range of the body kick.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Pietrzak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pietrzak thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Pietrzak moves away
and Pietrzak counters with a thumping low kick.
Miyagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Pietrzak avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
That's time! Miyagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Pietrzak.
Jab by Pietrzak.
Miyagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Pietrzak does no damage.
Miyagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pietrzak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Pietrzak's front leg.
Pietrzak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pietrzak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miyagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pietrzak.
Nice body kick there by Miyagi.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Pietrzak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miyagi throws a low kick, looking for Pietrzak's leg but Pietrzak calmly moves out of range.
Pietrzak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pietrzak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Pietrzak tests Miyagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Pietrzak tries for a takedown but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miyagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pietrzak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Miyagi tries to move into range but Pietrzak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked

and Pietrzak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi is trying to buck Pietrzak off.
Miyagi is looking to get back to his feet here but Pietrzak is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miyagi's back.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet.
Miyagi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Miyagi is trying to stand back up.
Pietrzak punches Miyagi on the ear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Pietrzak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pietrzak scores with punches and elbows.
Pietrzak scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Pietrzak landing with strikes.
Pietrzak is punishing Miyagi with some ground and pound.
Miyagi holding both Pietrzak 's hands and preventing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Miyagi showing good submission defense here.
Pietrzak punches Miyagi on the ear.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands a shot to the body.

Pietrzak has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Miyagi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet.

Pietrzak looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Pietrzak on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miyagi avoids the strikes from Pietrzak.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pietrzak looking for the choke but no joy.
Miyagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pietrzak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miyagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pietrzak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyagi's head backwards.

Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pietrzak as Miyagi tries to tie him up.
Pietrzak lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
Pietrzak throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Pietrzak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pietrzak is defending well for now.

Pietrzak decides to pull guard.
Pietrzak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bartek Pietrzak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pietrzak wants to control but Miyagi passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to stand up but Pietrzak is controlling the position.
Pietrzak is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is trying to control. Pietrzak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi wants to stand up but Pietrzak has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pietrzak is trying to control but can't.
Pietrzak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back!
Pietrzak trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is trying to stand back up.
Pietrzak tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyagi pushed the leg off.
Pietrzak punches Miyagi on the ear.
Miyagi is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Miyagi showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miyagi could be in trouble here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak punishes Miyagi with strikes from the back mount.
Pietrzak looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miyagi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Miyagi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pietrzak landing with strikes.
Pietrzak lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Miyagi.
Pietrzak has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyagi's body.
Miyagi trying to get back to his feet but Pietrzak is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pietrzak is looking for the choke from the back position but Miyagi is controlling his hands well.
Miyagi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pietrzak trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyagi trying to get back to his feet but Pietrzak is in full control for now.

Pietrzak patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pietrzak scores with strikes from the back.
Miyagi holding both Pietrzak 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pietrzak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pietrzak has a takedown stuffed.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak throws a push kick but Miyagi slaps the foot to one side.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Pietrzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pietrzak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pietrzak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Pietrzak moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak connects with a single shot there.
Pietrzak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pietrzak.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak tries to score with a low kick but Miyagi moves his leg out of the way.
Miyagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Pietrzak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pietrzak down.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Miyagi avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi checks a low kick from Pietrzak.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Pietrzak is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Miyagi.
Kesuke Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Pietrzak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pietrzak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyagi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietrzak jabs Miyagi right on the nose. Miyagi blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Pietrzak blocks the low kick.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak looks up at the clock and then as Miyagi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pietrzak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak grinds an elbow into Miyagi's temple.
Pietrzak trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pietrzak is controlling him well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pietrzak tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
Pietrzak trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi is pushing Pietrzak's head away, looking to escape. Pietrzak manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak working the ground and pound from side control.
Pietrzak tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
Pietrzak wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
Pietrzak lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietrzak throws an elbow but Miyagi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pietrzak working the ground and pound.
Pietrzak grinds an elbow into Miyagi's temple.
Miyagi is not content to let Pietrzak control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi is pushing Pietrzak's head away, looking to escape. Pietrzak manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pietrzak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pietrzak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietrzak misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak jabs Miyagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Pietrzak counters with a thumping low kick.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Pietrzak jabs Miyagi right on the nose. Miyagi blinks but takes it well.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Miyagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak checks a low kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Pietrzak moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyagi lands with a nice body kick.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Pietrzak's front leg but catches the back leg as Pietrzak tries to avoid it.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
Pietrzak throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Pietrzak misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pietrzak.
Miyagi is trying to buck Pietrzak off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Pietrzak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Miyagi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Pietrzak works to advance to full mount. Miyagi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pietrzak dominating with strikes here.
Pietrzak landing shots from mount.
Miyagi is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands a heavy elbow.
Miyagi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pietrzak lands a couple of good shots and Miyagi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Pietrzak has his opponent's back but Miyagi is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Pietrzak.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Pietrzak pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Pietrzak misses the target.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Pietrzak circles away.
Pietrzak shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Miyagi is predictable there
and Pietrzak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pietrzak.
Some bone on bone action there as Pietrzak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miyagi is looking to land body kicks.
Pietrzak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pietrzak managing to block the knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a knee strike.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pietrzak is defending well for now.
Pietrzak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miyagi slows down the pace here.

Pietrzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesuke Miyagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pietrzak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pietrzak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak! Bartek Pietrzak retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Bartek Pietrzak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.