PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pietrzak
vs
Uxxarest

171 cm
41
152 lbs
44 - 22 - 1

170 cm
38
147 lbs
37 - 26 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak works Uxxarest's body with a nice hook.
Pietrzak lands a right hook to the body.
Pietrzak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uxxarest on the side of the head.
Uxxarest throws a good cross that connects.
Uxxarest throws a looping overhand right but Pietrzak ducks down to avoid it.
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietrzak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uxxarest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uxxarest thuds a left hand into Pietrzak's 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!
Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Pietrzak.
Uxxarest follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pietrzak lands a head kick. Uxxarest smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by Uxxarest.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Pietrzak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pietrzak tries to pass to full mount but Uxxarest defends it.
Pietrzak thows a huge punch but Uxxarest dodges it nicely.
Uxxarest avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak wants to free his trapped foot but Uxxarest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uxxarest keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Uxxarest works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak stopping the sweep attempt from Uxxarest.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Uxxarest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest looking for a sweep. Not yet Uxxarest, not yet.
Pietrzak postures up in Uxxarest's guard and throws a big left but Uxxarest blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pietrzak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uxxarest is on top in guard.

Uxxarest trying to control but Pietrzak is working from the bottom.
Pietrzak looking for a sweep. Not yet Pietrzak, not yet.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
My spies in Jacks Fight Club inform me that Uxxarest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Uxxarest postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pietrzak is looking for a triangle but Uxxarest pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uxxarest trying to control but Pietrzak is working from the bottom.
Pietrzak has control of Uxxarest's left arm, preventing Uxxarest from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietrzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Uxxarest.
Pietrzak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Uxxarest ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pietrzak.
Uxxarest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pietrzak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uxxarest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uxxarest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest punishes Pietrzak's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Uxxarest misses.
Uxxarest throws a poor cross that misses

and Pietrzak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pietrzak.
Uxxarest working a defensive guard here.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Uxxarest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietrzak looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest has control of Pietrzak's left arm, preventing Pietrzak from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pietrzak, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak is looking to wear down Uxxarest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uxxarest misses with a hook

and Pietrzak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pietrzak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pietrzak postures up.
Pietrzak landing some decent shots from guard.
Pietrzak throws a strike but Uxxarest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak looking to control.
Pietrzak is really struggling to control Uxxarest but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bartek Pietrzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uxxarest stays in close to Pietrzak's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietrzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest stands and throws Pietrzak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uxxarest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pietrzak holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pietrzak is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pietrzak tries to improve position but can't.
Uxxarest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pietrzak's legs.
Pietrzak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak keeping control of the position.
Pietrzak is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is looking to control Uxxarest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pietrzak avoid being mounted?
Uxxarest stalling away here and it's allowed Pietrzak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Pietrzak keeps moving.
Pietrzak is trying to keep Uxxarest in close.
Pietrzak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uxxarest can do to turn this around?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Pietrzak.
Uxxarest checks a leg kick.
Uxxarest shapes to counter with a head kick.
Uxxarest takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Pietrzak catches Uxxarest right on the button with a cross.
Uxxarest scores with a jab. Pietrzak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uxxarest lunges at Pietrzak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pietrzak's hand.
Pietrzak misses with a body kick.
Uxxarest scores with a sloppy right hand. Pietrzak should have avoided that one.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Pietrzak tenderised Uxxarest's leg. Uxxarest is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uxxarest.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uxxarest, right into the meat.
Uxxarest stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pietrzak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pietrzak lands a jab-cross combination.
Uxxarest scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pietrzak in his tracks.
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second 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. This is the final round!

Uxxarest steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pietrzak. That one must have hurt.
Pietrzak lands a slapping body shot.
Uxxarest throws a lazy right hand but Pietrzak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uxxarest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest lands a jab to Pietrzak's midsection.
Pietrzak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pietrzak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Uxxarest's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Pietrzak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pietrzak wants to free his trapped foot but Uxxarest is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uxxarest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pietrzak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pietrzak's back!
Pietrzak is keeping busy.
Pietrzak rolls, trying to escape but Uxxarest keeps control of the position.
Uxxarest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pietrzak trying to control the hands but Uxxarest won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Uxxarest has good solid back control here.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Uxxarest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Uxxarest keeps control of the position as Pietrzak tries to break free.
Uxxarest not allowing Pietrzak to control his hands.
Uxxarest is trying to stick to Pietrzak's back but Pietrzak is turning into Uxxarest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Uxxarest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pietrzak.
Uxxarest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pietrzak cracks Uxxarest with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uxxarest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pietrzak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pietrzak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pietrzak tries to free his leg and advance position but Uxxarest is retaining full guard.
Uxxarest working a defensive guard here.
Uxxarest being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pietrzak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uxxarest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pietrzak controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bartek Pietrzak is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uxxarest.
Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartek Pietrzak.
Well Pietrzak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
A victorious Bartek Pietrzak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.