PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muniek Ziomek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergei Patrushev's chin.

Ziomek
vs
Patrushev

180 cm
35
200 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

168 cm
29
200 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Muniek Ziomek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Patrushev!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ziomek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Patrushev on his heels. He'll look to pass Patrushev's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ziomek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patrushev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Patrushev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziomek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziomek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Patrushev is not content to let Ziomek control the position.
Patrushev gets back to half guard.

Patrushev actively working from the bottom here.
Patrushev won't allow Ziomek to pass to mount.
Ziomek wants to take a breather but Patrushev is having none of it.

Patrushev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziomek passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek is trying to take his opponent's back.
Patrushev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Patrushev stops Ziomek from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ziomek forces the positional change into back control.
Patrushev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ziomek off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Patrushev wants to get back to his feet.
Patrushev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ziomek trying to control but Patrushev is having none of it.
Patrushev tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ziomek is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patrushev wants it to stay on the feet.

Ziomek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patrushev is trying to defend but Ziomek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziomek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Patrushev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziomek tries to pass to full mount but Patrushev defends it.
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.
Patrushev tries to roll over but Ziomek keeps him under control.
Ziomek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patrushev is looking to improve his position.

Patrushev actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek tries to pass to full mount but Patrushev defends it.
Patrushev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziomek passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ziomek fails to take his opponent's back.
Ziomek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patrushev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Patrushev regains half guard.
Ziomek uses his free foot to push down on Patrushev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patrushev.
Patrushev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Patrushev is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziomek.

Ziomek seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Patrushev wants to get back to full guard.
Patrushev is trying to stand back up but Ziomek is controlling him

Patrushev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Patrushev is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrushev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Patrushev is keeping the position.
Patrushev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ziomek misses with a takedown attempt

and Patrushev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ziomek won't be happy with that.
Ziomek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patrushev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Patrushev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Patrushev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patrushev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ziomek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Patrushev is looking for a kimura here.
Ziomek wants to control but Patrushev is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patrushev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziomek sees it coming and defends easily.
Patrushev is thwarting Ziomek's attempts to control the position.
Ziomek is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Patrushev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziomek sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziomek tries to get to full guard but Patrushev has control of the leg.
Ziomek wants to control but Patrushev is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ziomek is trying to keep Patrushev in close.
Patrushev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziomek is retaining full guard.
Ziomek controls Patrushev momentarily but Patrushev frees himself.
Patrushev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziomek swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Muniek Ziomek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patrushev.

Patrushev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is trying to pull guard but Patrushev turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ziomek trying to stall but Patrushev improves his position.

Patrushev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ziomek wants to get back to full guard.

Patrushev is working for a submission of some sort.
Patrushev trying to control from half guard but Ziomek is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek gets back to full guard.
Patrushev advances position into side control!
Ziomek is looking for a sweep.
Ziomek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ziomek tries to get to full guard but Patrushev has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziomek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Patrushev 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.

Patrushev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ziomek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergei Patrushev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ziomek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patrushev tries to avoid it but Ziomek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patrushev to the ground. Patrushev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ziomek gets caught napping as Patrushev dives in and scores a takedown. Ziomek manages to retain guard.

Patrushev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziomek dives on top into guard.

Patrushev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziomek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziomek pushes down on Patrushev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ziomek passes to full mount!
Patrushev is working to get back to half guard.
Patrushev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Patrushev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Ziomek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patrushev is just riding it out for now. Ziomek eventually gives up the hold.
Ziomek wants to free his trapped foot but Patrushev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patrushev gets back to full guard.
Ziomek wants to stand and escape but instead Patrushev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ziomek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Patrushev!
Patrushev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziomek fails to take his opponent's back.
Patrushev regains half guard.
Ziomek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patrushev keeps working.
Patrushev is looking to improve his position.
Ziomek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patrushev keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Patrushev actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Patrushev tries to roll over but Ziomek keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Patrushev is defending well.
Patrushev gets back to full guard.

Ziomek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patrushev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziomek has managed to get both his arms back between Patrushev's legs - danger averted.
Ziomek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ziomek passes into half guard.
Ziomek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patrushev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Patrushev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ziomek has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Patrushev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patrushev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Patrushev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patrushev won't allow Ziomek to pass to mount.
Patrushev wants to get back to full guard.

Ziomek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ziomek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patrushev sees it coming and defends easily.
Muniek Ziomek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ziomek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patrushev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziomek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Patrushev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziomek pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sergei Patrushev just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ziomek shoots for a double leg takedown but Patrushev sprawls well. He's pushed Ziomek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziomek misses with a takedown attempt

and Patrushev counters with a single leg into guard. Ziomek didn't expect that.
Patrushev won't allow Ziomek to sweep him here.
Patrushev pushing down on Ziomek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Patrushev seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziomek wants to get back to full guard.

Patrushev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ziomek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ziomek is defending against the submission attempts here by Patrushev.

Patrushev is working for a submission of some sort.
Patrushev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patrushev 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.
Ziomek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ziomek.
Patrushev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziomek is retaining full guard.
Patrushev trying to control but Ziomek is working from the bottom.
Ziomek wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Ziomek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Patrushev drops back looking for a leg! Ziomek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziomek manages to kick Patrushev off! Patrushev jumps back into Ziomek's guard.
Ziomek can't keep his opponent in guard - Patrushev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ziomek works his way to full guard. Good work.

Patrushev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziomek dives on top into guard.
Patrushev keeping moving, preventing Ziomek from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patrushev working for a triangle but Ziomek defends it easily.
Ziomek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patrushev's guard.

Patrushev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziomek pulls his head out easily.
Patrushev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziomek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ziomek is just content to waste time from the top position. Patrushev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Patrushev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziomek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patrushev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziomek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziomek forces his way into half guard.

Ziomek wants to work for an arm triangle but Patrushev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patrushev tries to roll over but Ziomek keeps him under control.
Ziomek passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrushev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ziomek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patrushev is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Patrushev dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Patrushev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ziomek sprawls well initially but Patrushev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ziomek looking for submissions off his back.

Patrushev is working for a kimura but Ziomek is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziomek wants to improve his position but Patrushev is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek regains full guard. Nicely done.

Patrushev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ziomek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patrushev's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Ziomek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patrushev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziomek has managed to get both his arms back between Patrushev's legs - danger averted.
Ziomek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patrushev's guard.

Ziomek seems to be looking for submissions.
Patrushev works his way to full guard. Good work.

Patrushev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziomek defends well.

Patrushev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Patrushev is defending well.
Patrushev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziomek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ziomek trying to control the action but Patrushev is working from the bottom.
Ziomek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Patrushev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Patrushev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziomek pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is looking to take a break and control but Patrushev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Patrushev looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patrushev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patrushev keeping moving, preventing Ziomek from controlling successfully.
Patrushev looking for a sweep. Not yet Patrushev, not yet.
Ziomek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patrushev is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patrushev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziomek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziomek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ziomek wants to stand but Patrushev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ziomek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patrushev is keeping the position for now.

Patrushev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patrushev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziomek is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziomek wants to control from the top but Patrushev keeps moving.
Muniek Ziomek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Ziomek wants to pass the guard but Patrushev is keeping the position.

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 Muniek Ziomek.
I think Patrushev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergei Patrushev!
Sergei Patrushev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.