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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Badger has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 cm
30
144 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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160 cm
34
160 lbs
28 - 13 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Badger scores with a nice body kick.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left. Pietrzak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The Badger throws a right and a left that both miss. A jab lands there for Pietrzak. Pietrzak slips a straight right by The Badger. The Badger scores with a nice right hand.
Pietrzak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The Badger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The Badger misses with a hook. 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 manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Badger on his heels. He'll look to pass The Badger's guard now, I'm sure. The Badger has his hands on Pietrzak's head, controlling the position. The Badger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Badger keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Badger wants to get back to his feet but Pietrzak is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pietrzak throws a big right hand that misses. Pietrzak throws a big right hand that misses. The Badger seems keen to control Pietrzak's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pietrzak fails with a takedown attempt. The Badger wants to clinch up but Pietrzak keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The Badger thows a left - swing and a miss! Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Badger. The Badger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A momentary lapse in concentration from The Badger enables Pietrzak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Badger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Pietrzak postures up in The Badger's guard and throws a big left but The Badger blocks it. Pietrzak stopping the sweep attempt from The Badger. Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but The Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pietrzak looking to pass the guard. The Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pietrzak. Pietrzak is looking to work some ground and pound but The Badger has wrist control. The Badger trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pietrzak throws a head kick but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger throws a hook but Pietrzak avoids it easily. The Badger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietrzak. Pietrzak scores with a decent looking hook. Pietrzak throws the left hand but The Badger avoids the punch easily. Pietrzak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pietrzak slips under a jab. Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Badger was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak. The Badger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pietrzak's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Badger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pietrzak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietrzak's corner calls for a 1-2. Pietrzak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy. The Badger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pietrzak with a nice cross. The Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from The Badger. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet. A leg kick checked by Pietrzak. A good leg kick by Pietrzak. Pietrzak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The Badger fakes the leg kick and cracks Pietrzak in the body. Pietrzak takes a swing at The Badger's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod. 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.
Pietrzak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The Badger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietrzak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Badger defends it nicely. The Badger lands a head kick!
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and moves out of range. Pietrzak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but The Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The Badger avoids the body shot from Pietrzak.
The Badger fails to land with a series of punches.
The Badger connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pietrzak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The Badger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak. The Badger misses with a low kick.
The Badger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The Badger scores with a decent looking hook. Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy. The Badger connects with an inside leg kick. The Badger tries to land a leg kick but Pietrzak saw it coming and moves away.
Pietrzak dodges the punch combination from The Badger.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Badger moves away. The Badger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Badger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pietrzak slips under a jab. Pietrzak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger. Bucky The Badger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pietrzak misses with a leg kick. Pietrzak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Badger. Pietrzak throws a hook but The Badger blocks it. The Badger connects with a solid leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pietrzak goes for a double leg but The Badger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Badger continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pietrzak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Badger after a bit of a struggle. The Badger looks to throw an elbow but misses. Pietrzak pushes The Badger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Badger pushes off an throws an elbow but Pietrzak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The Badger misses with an elbow over the top. The Badger tries to land knees in the clinch but Pietrzak avoids the damage to the body. The Badger tries a body shot but Pietrzak blocks it.
Pietrzak goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Badger prevents it.
The Badger lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietrzak wants to break free but The Badger has control.
Pietrzak jumps guard but The Badger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The Badger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pietrzak blocks it with crossed arms. The Badger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pietrzak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The Badger with a knee to the head.
Pietrzak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Pietrzak with that takedown attempt. The Badger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pietrzak lands a nice hook to The Badger's body. The Badger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pietrzak throws a head kick but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger throws a leg kick which misses Pietrzak's front leg but catches the back leg as Pietrzak tries to avoid it. Both fighters circling a little - The Badger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The Badger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Badger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pietrzak to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Pietrzak. This has been an exciting period of action! The Badger throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietrzak. Pietrzak misses with a body shot.
The Badger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pietrzak finds it's way round the side to connect with The Badger's head. The Badger misses with a hook. Pietrzak ducked under it nicely. The Badger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak connects with a high kick. Pietrzak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. The Badger saw that one coming. Pietrzak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pietrzak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger. The Badger fails in his attempt to clinch. The Badger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky The Badger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Pietrzak lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Badger doesn't seem phased though. The Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietrzak manages to avoid it. Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pietrzak swats away the attempt to clinch by The Badger. The Badger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Badger throws out a loose jab but Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid it. Pietrzak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Badger manages to avoid it. The Badger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Pietrzak.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
Pietrzak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Badgers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pietrzak. Nice body punch from Pietrzak.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Badger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pietrzak, pushing him back against the cage. Pietrzak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Pietrzak breaks the clinch.
The Badger misses with a two punch combination.
Pietrzak throws a front kick aimed at The Badger's knee but The Badger avoids it well. The Badger misses with a leg kick and Pietrzak counters with a stiff right hand. Pietrzak tries to move into range but The Badger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nice body kick there by The Badger. The Badger throws a big shot that misses. Bucky The Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The Badger closes the distance and pushes Pietrzak back into the cage. Pietrzak tries to pull guard but The Badger won't allow it.
The Badger pushes Pietrzak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pietrzak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pietrzak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Badger smiles and moves away.
The Badger lands a leg kick that knocks Pietrzak off balance momentarily. Pietrzak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Badger staying out of range there. An inside leg kick lands from Pietrzak. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Badger wants to clinch. Pietrzak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him. A big left from Pietrzak misses. The Badger tries to clinch up but Pietrzak circles away and keeps his distance. Bucky The Badger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pietrzak throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Badger. Pietrzak misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Badger wants to clinch up but Pietrzak keeps it at a distance. The Badger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietrzak moves out of range of the strikes. Pietrzak avoids a kick to the body.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice body kick from The Badger. The Badger lands a lovely overhand right. Pietrzak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger. Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pietrzak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Badger on the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for The Badger.
The Badger misses with a low kick. Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pietrzak avoids the head kick by The Badger.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Badger misses with an uppercut. Pietrzak saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pietrzak tests The Badger's chin there with a solid looking shot. The Badger throws a leg kick that misses. Pietrzak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Badger's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pietrzak throws an overhand right that lands on The Badger's shoulder, as The Badger tries to avoid the shot. The Badger throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it. The Badger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak. Nice jab there from The Badger. The Badger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pietrzak is out of range. Pietrzak misses with a straight right. Pietrzak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The Badger slips under a jab from Pietrzak. Pietrzak throws a jab but it's blocked by The Badger. Pietrzak avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bartek Pietrzak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Badger misses with a body shot.
Pietrzak throws a looping overhand right but The Badger ducks down to avoid it. Pietrzak slips a jab and a cross from The Badger.
The Badger is looking to clinch but Pietrzak is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Badger looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pietrzak connects with a solid leg kick. Pietrzak misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from The Badger misses. The Badger doesn't manage to clinch there - Pietrzak circles away.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Badger was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak. The Badger misses with a combination
and Pietrzak counters with a single leg into guard. The Badger didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Badger managing to control the position. Let's hope that The Badger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Pietrzak connects with a couple of short punches. Pietrzak postures up in The Badger's guard and throws a big left but The Badger blocks it. The Badger has Pietrzak pulled in close to control his posture. Pietrzak wants to control from the top but The Badger keeps moving. The Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 won't allow The Badger to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pietrzak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Badger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pietrzak just misses with a punch to the body.
The Badger blocks a low kick nicely. Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Badger as he jumps to the side. The Badger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pietrzak. The Badger looks to land a combination but Pietrzak avoids it well. The Badger scores with a nice strike. Pietrzak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Badger counters with an inside leg kick. Pietrzak throws a looping overhand right but The Badger ducks down to avoid it. The Badger tries to clinch there but Pietrzak circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab by The Badger. Pietrzak throws a hook but The Badger avoids it easily. The Badger tries a low kick but Pietrzak avoids it. Pietrzak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Badger counters with a series of strikes. Pietrzak will be more careful next time no doubt. Pietrzak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Badger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A big left from Pietrzak misses. The Badger scores with a head kick.
Pietrzak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pietrzak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Badger as he jumps to the side. Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from The Badger. The Badger looks for the body kick but Pietrzak saw that one coming. The Badger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Badger tries to clinch there but Pietrzak circles away.
The Badger punishes Pietrzak's body with a nice straight punch. The Badger throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Badger cracks Pietrzak with a good jab. The Badger thuds his right hand into Pietrzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The Badger misses with a looping left. The Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Pietrzak counters with a nice double leg into guard. Pietrzak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The Badger keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully. The Badger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietrzak is one step ahead there. Pietrzak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The Badger keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bucky The Badger will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pietrzak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietrzak falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Badger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pietrzak's knee momentarily. The Badger cracks Pietrzak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pietrzak throws a leg kick but The Badger checks it. The Badger misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Badger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pietrzak misses with a left hand and The Badger counters with a nice uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pietrzak, right into the meat.
The Badger blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Badger throws a hook but Pietrzak blocks it. Pietrzak throws a leg kick that misses. The Badger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Pietrzak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pietrzak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Badger counters with a straight right hand. Pietrzak throws a hook but The Badger blocks it. The Badger moves away from the strike by Pietrzak. A big right from Pietrzak misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Badger.
The Badger throws out a loose jab but Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid it. The fight moves into the clinch position. The Badger lands an elbow inside. The Badger gets underhooks to prevent Pietrzak's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pietrzak swings wildly with an uppercut but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it. Pietrzak blocks the elbow strike.
The Badger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The Badger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Badger is looking to control Pietrzak's arms but Pietrzak gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Badger has his back to the cage. The Badger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pietrzak has a couple of punches blocked by The Badger.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pietrzak tries to pull guard but The Badger won't allow it.
The Badger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. 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. A short right from The Badger on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for The Badger.
Pietrzak takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Badger lands an elbow inside. The Badger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bucky The Badger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The Badger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pietrzak's defenses. A short uppercut from The Badger. The Badger cracks Pietrzak with a nice body shot. The Badger lands an uppercut. Pietrzak can't find room to land a body shot as The Badger controls the action.
The Badger lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Badger misses with an elbow over the top. Pietrzak tries to break free but The Badger pushes him back against the cage. The Badger lands an elbow that stopped Pietrzak in his tracks for a moment. Pietrzak is looking to take this one to the mat. The Badger misses with a knee to the head. The Badger misses with the head strike.
Pietrzak tries a body shot but The Badger blocks it.
The Badger lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pietrzak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pietrzak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Badger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The Badger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by The Badger. The Badger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pietrzak is trying to maintain a safe position but The Badger gets an underhook and turns Pietrzak into the cage. Pietrzak is trying to pull guard but The Badger has him pressed against the cage. The Badger pushes Pietrzak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pietrzak takes an elbow to the temple. The Badger crunches a lovely knee into Pietrzak's ribcage. Good body shot from The Badger.
The Badger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The Badger scores with a nice hook to the head. The Badger scores with a shoulder strike. The Badger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pietrzak is rocked! The Badger lands an elbow just above Pietrzak 's eye. Oh Pietrzak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The Badger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards. The Badger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The Badger lands a hook that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Bucky The Badger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think The Badger 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky The Badger! Bucky The Badger is the new featherweight champion! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bucky The Badger made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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