PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin comes to the cage accompanied by Fönt ja en körv. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lemmelin
vs
Pudzian

193 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
285 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzian!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pudzian closes the distance and clinches.
Lemmelin working aggressively here.
Pudzian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemmelin after a bit of a struggle.

Pudzian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pudzian manages to end up in side control.
Pudzian postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Pudzian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lemmelin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemmelin is trying to control Pudzian's posture but Pudzian avoids it.

Pudzian tries for a kimura but Lemmelin is defending well.
Lemmelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pudzian tries to score with some ground and pound. Lemmelin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lemmelin parries the strikes from Pudzian easily there. Pudzian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lemmelin to escape.
Lemmelin manages to get back to half guard.
Pudzian drops an elbow to the side of Lemmelin's head.

Pudzian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemmelin is just riding it out for now. Pudzian eventually gives up the hold.
Pudzian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzian throwing shots but Lemmelin is blocking nicely.
Lemmelin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pudzian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pudzian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pudzian is pressing down on Lemmelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemmelin is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lemmelin tries to roll over but Pudzian keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin is staying active underneath Pudzian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pudzian wants to free his trapped foot but Lemmelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pudzian throws a strike but Lemmelin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pudzian looking to pass the guard.
Pudzian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pudzian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemmelin is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin has momentary wrist control but Pudzian slips an elbow through the middle.
Pudzian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lemmelin's head.
Pudzian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemmelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemmelin is trying to keep Pudzian in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzian passes Lemmelin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pudzian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lemmelin counter with a right hand.

Pudzian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lemmelin is staying active underneath Pudzian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemmelin tries to get to full guard but Pudzian has control of the leg.
Lemmelin trying to control but Pudzian postures up.
Pudzian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemmelin's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pudzian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pudzian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lemmelin is looking for a sweep. Pudzian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pudzian tries to pass to full mount but Lemmelin defends it.
Pudzian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pudzian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Pudzian is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemmelin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pudzian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pudzian.
Lemmelin keeping full guard, as Pudzian tries to pass.
Pudzian wants to control from the top but Lemmelin keeps moving.
Pudzian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin keeping full guard, as Pudzian tries to pass.
Pudzian is looking to advance position but Lemmelin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pudzian is trying desperately to improve position.
Lemmelin looking to control but Pudzian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pudzian wants to hold on but Lemmelin pushes him away.
Pudzian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemmelin.
Pudzian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pudzian.

Pudzian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemmelin trying to control but Pudzian is working from the bottom.
Lemmelin cracks Pudzian with a solid left hand.
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!
Pudzian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemmelin trying to control but Pudzian is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lemmelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pudzian tries to clinch there but Lemmelin circles away.
Lemmelin throws a hook but Pudzian blocks it.
Lemmelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzian.

Lemmelin tries to sprawl but Pudzian drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Pudzian is looking for a kimura but Lemmelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pudzian to get the leverage.
Lemmelin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pudzian.
Pudzian passes to full mount!
Pudzian with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Pudzian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lemmelin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian looking to ground and pound but Lemmelin is blocking nicely.
Pudzian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pudzian raining down shots from the mount!

Lemmelin is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lemmelin tries to reverse the position but Pudzian maintains control.
Pudzian looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lemmelin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzian!