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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wacek Pierdzialowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tempest!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tempest clinches up against the cage.
Pierdzialowski dodges an elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest misses with an elbow strike.
Tempest pushes off an throws an elbow but Pierdzialowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tempest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pierdzialowski avoids the elbow strike from Tempest, against the cage.
Tempest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pierdzialowski dodges an elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest tries to score a body lock takedown but Pierdzialowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tempest pushes off an throws an elbow but Pierdzialowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pierdzialowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tempest misses with an elbow over the top.
Pierdzialowski avoids the elbow strike from Tempest, against the cage.
Pierdzialowski dodges an elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike.
Tempest lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Wacek Pierdzialowski has been cut.
Tempest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierdzialowski dodges an elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest throws an elbow that misses.
Tempest creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest prevents the takedown attempt.
Tempest throws an elbow but it misses.
Tempest misses with an elbow over the top.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike.
Tempest creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pierdzialowski avoids the elbow strike from Tempest, against the cage.
Tempest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pierdzialowski blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tempest throws an elbow but misses.
Tempest pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tempest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierdzialowski's brow.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike from Tempest.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tempest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierdzialowski's brow.
Tempest pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tempest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pierdzialowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tempest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierdzialowski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wacek Pierdzialowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tempest throws an elbow that misses.
Pierdzialowski avoids the elbow strike from Tempest, against the cage.
Pierdzialowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierdzialowski managing to block the knees to the body from Tempest.
Tempest lands an elbow that stopped Pierdzialowski in his tracks for a moment.
Tempest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierdzialowski.
Tempest misses with a knee strike.
Tempest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tempest gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tempest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tempest tries to land a knee to the head but Pierdzialowski blocks with his arms.
Pierdzialowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pierdzialowski avoids the elbow strike from Tempest, against the cage.
Pierdzialowski blocks the elbow strike.
Pierdzialowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest throws an elbow but it misses.
Tempest connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest misses with an elbow over the top.
Tempest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pierdzialowski tries for a takedown but Tempest manages to get underhooks.
Pierdzialowski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tempest defends it well.
Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura here.
Tempest is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Pierdzialowski is working for a kimura but Tempest is defending it quite comfortably.
Pierdzialowski is breathing heavily.
Pierdzialowski 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.
Pierdzialowski 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.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wacek Pierdzialowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wacek Pierdzialowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tempest doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown. Tempest fights it but they end up in guard.
Pierdzialowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pierdzialowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tempest doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierdzialowski.
Pierdzialowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Pierdzialowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tempest doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierdzialowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest pushes Pierdzialowski off looking to stand but Pierdzialowski dives back in and keeps control.
Pierdzialowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Tempest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pierdzialowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Tempest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura but Tempest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierdzialowski to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pierdzialowski is looking for a kimura but Tempest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierdzialowski to get the leverage.
Tempest kicks off Pierdzialowski and gets to his feet.
Tempest throws a sloppy head kick and Pierdzialowski moves out of range easily.
Tempest doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierdzialowski counters with a single leg into guard. Tempest didn't expect that.
Tempest really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierdzialowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierdzialowski has gone for a leg lock! Tempest slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pierdzialowski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tempest wants to stand but Pierdzialowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierdzialowski is keeping the position for now.
Pierdzialowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tempest is looking to stand up but Pierdzialowski won't let him.
Pierdzialowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tempest is trying to stand up here but Pierdzialowski is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierdzialowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tempest doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierdzialowski.
Pierdzialowski is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tempest looks like he's trying to stand up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wacek Pierdzialowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tempest misses with a head kick.
Tempest is looking to land body kicks.
Tempest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul Tempest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tempest misses with a series of wild punches.
Tempest scores with a head kick. Pierdzialowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tempest throws a head kick that misses.
Tempest moves into the clinch successfully.
Tempest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tempest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tempest looking to throw knees to the head but Pierdzialowski is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tempest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierdzialowski's brow.
Tempest pushes off an throws an elbow but Pierdzialowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tempest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierdzialowski's brow.
Pierdzialowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tempest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tempest takes the fight into the clinch.
Pierdzialowski blocks an elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest throws an elbow that misses.
Tempest pushes off an throws an elbow but Pierdzialowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tempest trying to land knees to the body.
Tempest throws an elbow that misses.
Pierdzialowski looking for a takedown.
Tempest tries to land a knee to the head but Pierdzialowski blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tempest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierdzialowski's brow.
Pierdzialowski blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tempest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierdzialowski's brow.
Tempest misses with an elbow over the top.
Tempest misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pierdzialowski.
Pierdzialowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Tempest.
Tempest prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wacek Pierdzialowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tempest throws an elbow but it misses.
Tempest pushes off an throws an elbow but Pierdzialowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pierdzialowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tempest manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tempest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tempest clinches with his opponent.
Pierdzialowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tempest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierdzialowski has hold of one of Tempest's legs. Tempest is fighting the takedown attempt but Pierdzialowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tempest wants to stand and escape but Pierdzialowski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tempest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tempest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tempest!
Tempest wants to stand but Pierdzialowski is controlling his arm.
Check out the look on Tempest's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pierdzialowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tempest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tempest tries to stand and escape but Pierdzialowski is controlling the position.
Tempest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierdzialowski defending well though.
Pierdzialowski trying to control but Tempest postures up.
Tempest seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Paul Tempest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tempest postures up.
Tempest throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierdzialowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierdzialowski is trying to control the position but Tempest postures up.
Tempest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierdzialowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tempest manages to get himself to full guard.
Pierdzialowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tempest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tempest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tempest!
Pierdzialowski wants to control but Tempest postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Tempest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pierdzialowski 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacek Pierdzialowski!
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