|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Freshness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Manny Freshness has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Freshness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freshness throws a sloppy head kick
and Freshness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pudzianowski misses with a body kick.
Manny Freshness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski misses with a two punch combination.
Freshness throws a sloppy head kick
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freshness won't be happy with that.
Freshness pushes Pudzianowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pudzianowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Freshness taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pudzianowski controls the position.
Pudzianowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pudzianowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski stands up.
Freshness pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freshness scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski has closed the distance and engaged Freshness in a clinch.
Pudzianowski missing with knees to the body.
Freshness is trying to push Pudzianowski away but Pudzianowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Freshness holds him up against the cage and eventually Pudzianowski drops back down to his feet.
Pudzianowski gets control of Freshness's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pudzianowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
Freshness wanted to stand there but Pudzianowski had control of the position.
Pudzianowski pulls Freshness in close to prevent any damage.
Freshness gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Freshness is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Freshness manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pudzianowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freshness lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Freshness lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Freshness tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski instigates a clinch.
Freshness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pudzianowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Freshness gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Freshness throws a head kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski misses with a two punch combination.
Freshness misses with a head kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freshness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Freshness is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freshness hang on?
Pudzianowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freshness is looking to escape.
Pudzianowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Freshness tries to buck Pudzianowski off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudzianowski controlling from the full mount.
Freshness wants to hold on but Pudzianowski pushes him away.
Freshness is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Freshness takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Freshness tries to hold on but Pudzianowski postures up.
Freshness is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Freshness is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freshness moves in looking to clinch but Pudzianowski pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Freshness. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freshness kicks off Pudzianowski and gets to his feet.
Freshness lands a head kick. Pudzianowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freshness moves in looking to clinch but Pudzianowski pushes him off.
Freshness throws a head kick that half lands.
Pudzianowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Freshness takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freshness is squirming around, avoiding Pudzianowski's attempts to control the action.
Pudzianowski wants to finish this one by submission but Freshness is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pudzianowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking to control but Freshness is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freshness wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Freshness has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pudzianowski has control of Freshness's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Freshness regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freshness squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pudzianowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Freshness wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pudzianowski lands a heavy elbow.
Pudzianowski controlling from mount.
Freshness is squirming around, avoiding Pudzianowski's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pudzianowski thowing shots but they're missing.
Freshness wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski wants to control the pace but Freshness is squirming around nicely.
Pudzianowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freshness kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freshness is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
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. This is the final round!
No luck for Pudzianowski with that takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski avoids the head kick by Freshness.
Freshness lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pudzianowski takes a step back to recover.
Freshness lands with a kick to the temple. Pudzianowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pudzianowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freshness looks to land a left hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range nicely.
Freshness tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freshness checks a leg kick.
Freshness goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freshness throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Freshness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Pudzianowski misses.
Manny Freshness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freshness moves to clinch but Pudzianowski breaks away
and Pudzianowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Freshness. Those never looked like landing.
Freshness lands with a slapping head kick.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Freshness throws a sloppy head kick
and Pudzianowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Freshness wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pudzianowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pudzianowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freshness.
Manny Freshness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freshness misses with a body shot.
Freshness pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pudzianowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freshness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freshness scores with a kick to the body.
Freshness throws a lazy uppercut
and Pudzianowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pudzianowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freshness is trying to control the position but Pudzianowski postures up.
Pudzianowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freshness keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pudzianowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Freshness looks to clinch
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Freshness's guard now.
Pudzianowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Freshness is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freshness is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pudzianowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Freshness throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pudzianowski.
Freshness lands with a nice body kick.
Freshness tries to land a front kick but Pudzianowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pudzianowski has Freshness up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Freshness's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freshness can't break the clinch.
Freshness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pudzianowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pudzianowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freshness gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Freshness holds him up against the cage and eventually Pudzianowski drops back down to his feet.
Manny Freshness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freshness avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freshness uses from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freshness wanted to stand there but Pudzianowski had control of the position.
Manny Freshness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pudzianowski is pulling down on Freshness's head. It's preventing any offense from Freshness, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pudzianowski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
