PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzian has chosen Toony - Los (Feat. Pih & Fabuła) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones Jr
vs
Pudzian

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Pudzian!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzian shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones Jr sprawls well. Jones Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzian gets slowly back to his feet.
Pudzian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzian shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Pudzian.
Jones Jr tries to bum rush Pudzian with a series of wild strikes but Pudzian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pudzian checks a low kick from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A clash of legs there as Pudzian blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pudzian drives through and clinches with Jones Jr against the cage.

Pudzian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Jones Jr covers up after that shot from Pudzian.
Pudzian misses with a punch to the head.

Pudzian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jones Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pudzian thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Pudzian trying to control.
Jones Jr has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudzian somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jones Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Pudzian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pudzian looks gassed!
Jones Jr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Pudzian misses with an elbow to the head.
Pudzian scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones Jr is looking for a way out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones Jr pushed the leg off.
Pudzian has Jones Jr flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jones Jr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jones Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones Jr has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pudzian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Pudzian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pudzian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones Jr is defending well though. Pudzian let's go of the attempt for now.

Jones Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pudzian's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Pudzian dominated that round.
That's time! Jones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones Jr throws a combination. Pudzian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones Jr swinging wildly here.
Jones Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzian.
Jones Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzian.
A leg kick checked by Pudzian.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pudzian. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones Jr stuffs the takedown.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that Pudzian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pudzian also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones Jr as he avoids it easily.
Jones Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzian is breathing heavily.
Jones Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Pudzian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones Jr circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pudzian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pudzian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Pudzian.
Jones Jr wants to land a leg kick but Pudzian is out of range.
Roy Jones Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones Jr looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Jones Jr. No joy for Pudzian on that attempt.
Jones Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones Jr!
Jones Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pudzian shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a series of strikes that have Pudzian backpedaling.
Jones Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that Pudzian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pudzian also avoids with ease.
Pudzian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that Pudzian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pudzian also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Pudzian avoids them all with ease.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr lands with a nice combination. Pudzian backs away looking to recover.
Jones Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Pudzian is rocked!
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Pudzian is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones Jr finish him?
Jones Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzian.
Pudzian seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones Jr cracks Pudzian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a wild combination.
Pudzian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pudzian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Pudzian avoids them all with ease.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pudzian is looking to land body kicks.
Jones Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Pudzian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzian.
Pudzian slips a jab and a cross from Jones Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pudzian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr tries to bum rush Pudzian with a series of wild strikes but Pudzian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr throws a combination. Pudzian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones Jr misses with the combination.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Pudzian moves out of range.
Pudzian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that Pudzian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pudzian also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Jones Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones Jr wants to land a leg kick but Pudzian is out of range.
Pudzian tries to clinch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Pudzian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pudzian shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Pudzian moves out of range.
Pudzian throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr digs a good body shot into Pudzian's ribs.
Pudzian shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian shoots in but Jones Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roy Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Pudzian.
Pudzian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones Jr throws a one two combo.
Jones Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones Jr cracks Pudzian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with the combination.
Pudzian dodges the punch combination from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pudzian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr misses with a low kick.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that Pudzian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pudzian also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr tries to bum rush Pudzian with a series of wild strikes but Pudzian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two 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.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pudzian shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzian.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pudzian wants to clinch.
Jones Jr misses with a wild combination.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones Jr works over Pudzian's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones Jr throws a leg kick but Pudzian checks it.
Roy Jones Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pudzian slips a jab and a cross from Jones Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Pudzian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Pudzian blocks the low kick.
Jones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pudzian slips a jab and a cross from Jones Jr.
Pudzian is looking to clinch.
Pudzian tries to clinch but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Pudzian fails with the takedown.
Jones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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.
Jones Jr works over Pudzian's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pudzian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr throws a front kick aimed at Pudzian's knee but Pudzian avoids it well.

Jones Jr rushes Pudzian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Pudzian has double underhooks.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones Jr digs a right hand underneath Pudzian's ribcage. Pudzian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Pudzian has double underhooks.
Jones Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pudzian has him pressed against the cage.
Pudzian goes for a takedown attempt but Jones Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pudzian avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Jones Jr misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Jones Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones Jr 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Jones Jr!