PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marian Pudziowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchdrunk Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marian Pudziowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pudziowski
vs
Dentalplan

195 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

196 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marian Pudziowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Punchdrunk Dentalplan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudziowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dentalplan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pudziowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Pudziowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Dentalplan tries to sprawl out of it but Pudziowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dentalplan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudziowski tries to clinch there but Dentalplan circles away.
A jab from Dentalplan does it's job there.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Pudziowski is having none of it.
Dentalplan lands with a nice combination. Pudziowski backs away looking to recover.
Pudziowski is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Dentalplan.

It looks like Marian Pudziowski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentalplan with a jab.

Dentalplan has Pudziowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Dentalplan has Pudziowski pressed against the cage, preventing Pudziowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Dentalplan manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudziowski is looking to advance position but Dentalplan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pudziowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pudziowski tries to get out of the position.

Dentalplan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Dentalplan closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Dentalplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dentalplan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dentalplan - that landed with a thud.
Dentalplan is looking to break free of the clinch but Pudziowski has double underhooks.
Dentalplan wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Dentalplan - that landed with a thud.
Dentalplan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dentalplan.
A body shot lands from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan taking a breather.

Dentalplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch but Pudziowski is avoiding it.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Pudziowski moves out of range.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dentalplan clobbers Pudziowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dentalplan is looking to clinch.

Dentalplan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dentalplan is trying to push Pudziowski away but Pudziowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Dentalplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dentalplan moves into range and clinches up with Pudziowski.
Dentalplan is trying to break the clinch but Pudziowski has him pressed against the cage.
Dentalplan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dentalplan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pudziowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dentalplan pulls Pudziowski into guard.
Pudziowski throws and elbow that misses. Dentalplan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudziowski's guard. Nice move by Dentalplan!
Dentalplan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dentalplan gets to his feet - Pudziowski follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan works over Pudziowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Dentalplan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Dentalplan takes the fight into the clinch.
Dentalplan is trying to maintain a safe position but Pudziowski gets an underhook and turns Dentalplan into the cage.

Dentalplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pudziowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dentalplan counters with a series of strikes. Pudziowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dentalplan lands with a good body shot.
Dentalplan throws a one two combo.
Dentalplan jabs Pudziowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dentalplan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dentalplan tries to clinch there but Pudziowski circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dentalplan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pudziowski misses with a combination
and Dentalplan counters with a head kick. That will keep Pudziowski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan tries to clinch up.

Dentalplan has managed to clinch.

Dentalplan decides to pull guard.
Dentalplan wants to stand and escape but Pudziowski is having none of it.
Pudziowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentalplan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pudziowski throws and elbow that misses. Dentalplan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudziowski's guard. Nice move by Dentalplan!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dentalplan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchdrunk Dentalplan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marian Pudziowski's cut.
That's time! Pudziowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dentalplan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pudziowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Pudziowski is working for takedown but Dentalplan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dentalplan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dentalplan pulls guard effortlessly.
Pudziowski prevents Dentalplan from getting back to his feet.
Dentalplan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pudziowski!
Pudziowski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Dentalplan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudziowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentalplan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dentalplan duly obliges.
Dentalplan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pudziowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Dentalplan.
Pudziowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pudziowski fails with a takedown attempt.

Pudziowski tries to keep at a distance but Dentalplan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dentalplan wants to break free but Pudziowski has control.
Pudziowski keeps control of Dentalplan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pudziowski goes for a takedown attempt but Dentalplan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Pudziowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentalplan lands with a nice combination. Pudziowski backs away looking to recover.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch but Pudziowski is avoiding it.

Dentalplan forces Pudziowski back against the cage and clinches.
Dentalplan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pudziowski has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudziowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dentalplan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dentalplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dentalplan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dentalplan - that landed with a thud.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch.
Dentalplan scores with a jab to the head.

Dentalplan clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dentalplan tries to break the clinch but Pudziowski is controlling the position.

Dentalplan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pudziowski keeps the fight on the outside.

Pudziowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dentalplan is trying to defend but Pudziowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pudziowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan trying to hold on to Pudziowski's head to control him but Pudziowski postures up.
Pudziowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Pudziowski.
Pudziowski tries to pass to full mount but Dentalplan defends it.
Pudziowski with the ground and pound but Dentalplan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pudziowski wants to stand and escape but instead Dentalplan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dentalplan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pudziowski wants to get back to his feet but Dentalplan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pudziowski has a closed guard, preventing Dentalplan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchdrunk Dentalplan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marian Pudziowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dentalplan clinches.

Dentalplan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pudziowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dentalplan to the mat. Dentalplan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pudziowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Dentalplan pushes Pudziowski off and scrambles back to his feet.

Dentalplan closes the distance and pushes Pudziowski back into the cage.
Dentalplan lands a body punch.
Dentalplan wants to get back to striking at distance but Pudziowski won't allow it.
Dentalplan can't break the clinch.
Dentalplan lands a shot to the body.
Dentalplan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dentalplan works the jab nicely.
Dentalplan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Dentalplan instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudziowski tries for a takedown but Dentalplan manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dentalplan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dentalplan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pudziowski wants to control from the top but Dentalplan keeps moving.
Pudziowski working some strikes from top position.
Pudziowski throws a strike but Dentalplan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dentalplan stands and steps away. Pudziowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dentalplan doesn't manage to clinch there - Pudziowski circles away.
Dentalplan leaves Pudziowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudziowski with a poor takedown
and Dentalplan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Pudziowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentalplan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pudziowski is looking to clinch.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan wants to clinch up but Pudziowski keeps it at a distance.
Dentalplan digs a good body shot into Pudziowski's ribs.
Dentalplan tries to clinch up.

Dentalplan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dentalplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dentalplan rushes Pudziowski and presses him up against the cage.
Dentalplan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pudziowski.
Dentalplan lands a knee to the body.
Dentalplan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Pudziowski breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan moves in looking to clinch but Pudziowski pushes him off.
Pudziowski fails with the takedown
and Dentalplan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pudziowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Pudziowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dentalplan!

Pudziowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dentalplan has worked his arm free - good work by Dentalplan!
Pudziowski working the head with strikes.
Pudziowski working the strikes but Dentalplan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pudziowski with the ground and pound but Dentalplan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudziowski throws a strike but Dentalplan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Pudziowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marian Pudziowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dentalplan wants to control from the top but Pudziowski keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchdrunk Dentalplan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dentalplan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchdrunk Dentalplan!