PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Faacker (ranked 6171 p4p, 4747 weight class) and Mariusz Wpierdolnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Faacker
vs
Wpierdolnik

185 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
200
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Faacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Wpierdolnik!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Faacker with that takedown attempt.
Wpierdolnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Wpierdolnik throws a counter combo.
Faacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Faacker gets tackled into the cage by Wpierdolnik. Wpierdolnik maintains the clinch.
Wpierdolnik avoiding damage as Faacker throws knees to the body.
Faacker jumps guard but Wpierdolnik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wpierdolnik works on Faacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Faacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wpierdolnik is keeping busy.

Wpierdolnik jumps into guard, dragging Faacker to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wpierdolnik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faacker wants to stand but Wpierdolnik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faacker wants to pass the guard but Wpierdolnik is keeping the position.

Wpierdolnik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Wpierdolnik has his foot on Faacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faacker works his way back into a safe position though.

Wpierdolnik pushes Faacker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Faacker shoots and misses

and Wpierdolnik counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Faacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Wpierdolnik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faacker jumps guard but Wpierdolnik stands there with Faacker around his waist. Faacker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faacker is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wpierdolnik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wpierdolnik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Wpierdolnik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wpierdolnik is on top in guard.

Wpierdolnik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wpierdolnik cracks Faacker with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wpierdolnik drops back looking for a leg! Faacker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faacker manages to kick Wpierdolnik off! Wpierdolnik jumps back into Faacker's guard.
Wpierdolnik slips nicely into half guard.

Wpierdolnik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faacker sees it coming and defends easily.
Wpierdolnik controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Wpierdolnik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Wpierdolnik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Wpierdolnik manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Faacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willie Faacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wpierdolnik drives through and clinches with Faacker against the cage.
Faacker letting Wpierdolnik take a breather here.
Faacker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wpierdolnik pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Wpierdolnik pulls Faacker into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wpierdolnik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wpierdolnik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wpierdolnik wants to take the fight to the mat but Faacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Wpierdolnik gets control of Faacker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wpierdolnik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wpierdolnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wpierdolnik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wpierdolnik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wpierdolnik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Faacker looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faacker is looking to clinch but Wpierdolnik is avoiding it.

Wpierdolnik moves into range and clinches up with Faacker.
Wpierdolnik slows down the pace here.

Wpierdolnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faacker moves out of range of the body kick from Wpierdolnik.
Wpierdolnik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faacker as he jumps to the side.

Wpierdolnik moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faacker jumps guard but Wpierdolnik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wpierdolnik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faackers head.
Wpierdolnik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willie Faacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Wpierdolnik.

Wpierdolnik pulls Faacker into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wpierdolnik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wpierdolnik is looking for a takedown.

Wpierdolnik drags the fight down to the ground.
Wpierdolnik is adopting a defensive guard.

Wpierdolnik is looking for a triangle but Faacker pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wpierdolnik trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wpierdolnik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faacker manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wpierdolnik is stalling in the full guard.
Wpierdolnik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Wpierdolnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wpierdolnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Wpierdolnik closes the distance and clinches.
Wpierdolnik is working for takedown but Faacker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wpierdolnik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Faacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wpierdolnik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faacker circles away.
Willie Faacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Wpierdolnik.
Faacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Wpierdolnik tries to sprawl out of it but Faacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wpierdolnik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wpierdolnik gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Wpierdolnik.

Wpierdolnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wpierdolnik shoots in and drives through. Faacker sprawls well.

Wpierdolnik rushes Faacker and presses him up against the cage.

Wpierdolnik successfully pulls guard.
Mariusz Wpierdolnik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wpierdolnik is pulling down on Faacker's head. It's preventing any offense from Faacker, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wpierdolnik is continuing to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wpierdolnik is on top in guard.

Wpierdolnik throwing strikes from guard but Faacker blocks nicely.

Wpierdolnik gets to his feet. Faacker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wpierdolnik gets a clinch.

Wpierdolnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wpierdolnik goes for a double leg but Faacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faacker continues to drive forward.
Wpierdolnik has a takedown stuffed.
As Wpierdolnik looks to move away, Faacker throws a big counter combo but Wpierdolnik just gets out of the way.
Wpierdolnik closes the distance and clinches up with Faacker, looking for a takedown. Wpierdolnik pushes Faacker against the cage but Faacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Faacker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wpierdolnik.

Wpierdolnik drives through and clinches with Faacker against the cage.

Wpierdolnik pulls guard effortlessly.
Faacker throws a strike but Wpierdolnik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wpierdolnik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wpierdolnik has Faacker up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wpierdolnik.

Wpierdolnik decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wpierdolnik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faacker manages to get himself to full guard.

Wpierdolnik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wpierdolnik pushing down on Faacker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wpierdolnik uses his free foot to push down on Faacker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faacker.
Willie Faacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariusz Wpierdolnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wpierdolnik controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Wpierdolnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wpierdolnik 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Wpierdolnik!