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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 4058 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Damian Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Pudzianowski.
Sanchez jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
Pudzianowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pudzianowski looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez controlling Pudzianowski's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez clinches.
Pudzianowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez controlling Pudzianowski's posture.
Sanchez has his foot on Pudzianowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pudzianowski works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.
Pudzianowski tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski swinging wildly here.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Pudzianowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pudzianowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Pudzianowski is looking for a counter combo.
Pudzianowski tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pudzianowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Pudzianowski throws knees to the body.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Sanchez dominated that round.
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.
Pudzianowski is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Pudzianowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Pudzianowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Pudzianowski jumps guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Sanchez stands up and waves to Pudzianowski to follow him.
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.
Pudzianowski blocks the body kick.
Pudzianowski looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Pudzianowski has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pudzianowski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pudzianowski prevents it.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pudzianowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
Pudzianowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Pudzianowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pudzianowski avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Sanchez stalls.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pudzianowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez pulls Pudzianowski in to control the position.
Sanchez is striking off his back. Pudzianowski thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Pudzianowski has mounted him!
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Pudzianowski's attempts to control the action.
Pudzianowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez throws a strike from the bottom but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to take his back.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Pudzianowski is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pudzianowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pudzianowski controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez holding on to Pudzianowski's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Pudzianowski keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez prevents Pudzianowski from getting a body triangle.
Pudzianowski has his opponent's back but Sanchez is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Pudzianowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pudzianowski is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Sanchez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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