PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Golyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golyshev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Die Antwoord - Rich Bich kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anton Golyshev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pudzianowski
vs
Golyshev

200 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Golyshev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Golyshev scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golyshev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golyshev can pounce on him.
Pudzianowski blocks a head kick by Golyshev.
No joy there for Golyshev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Golyshev shows good takedown defense.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.

Golyshev closes the distance and pushes Pudzianowski back into the cage.
Pudzianowski is trying to break free.
Pudzianowski takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Golyshev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Golyshev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pudzianowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Golyshev crunches a lovely knee into Pudzianowski's ribcage.
Golyshev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Golyshev is pushing Pudzianowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golyshev has him pressed against the cage.
Golyshev landing knees to the body.
Golyshev scores a nice knee to the body.
Golyshev lands a knee to the head.
Golyshev working Pudzianowski over with knees to the body.
Golyshev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pudzianowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Golyshev lands an elbow that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks for a moment.
Golyshev lands an elbow inside.
Golyshev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pudzianowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golyshev landing knees to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pudzianowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Golyshev lands a nice elbow.
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Golyshev.
Golyshev misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Golyshev.
Pudzianowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Golyshev looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pudzianowski is defending well for now.
Golyshev prevents Pudzianowski from breaking the clinch.
Golyshev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pudzianowski's efforts to push away.
Pudzianowski tries to break free but Golyshev pushes him back against the cage.
Golyshev connects with a knee to the head.
Golyshev lands a knee to the body.
Golyshev misses with a knee strike.
Golyshev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pudzianowski.
Golyshev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golyshev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pudzianowski.
Anton Golyshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt - Golyshev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Pudzianowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pudzianowski shoots in but Golyshev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golyshev lands a head kick. Pudzianowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Pudzianowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Golyshev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pudzianowski in side control, throwing shots but Golyshev defends.

Golyshev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
Golyshev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golyshev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pudzianowski's sensitive parts.
Golyshev slaps away a takedown attempt from Pudzianowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golyshev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Golyshev lands a high kick!
No luck for Pudzianowski with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Golyshev, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golyshev. That's going to slow Pudzianowski down.
Golyshev lands with a good body shot.
Pudzianowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Golyshev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Golyshev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Golyshev scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Golyshev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Golyshev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golyshev throws a head kick that half lands.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golyshev throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Golyshev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Golyshev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Golyshev lands a head kick!
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Golyshev tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golyshev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golyshev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golyshev throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golyshev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pudzianowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Golyshev connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Golyshev - that will leave a mark!
Golyshev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golyshev.
Golyshev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Golyshev swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golyshev throws a head kick that half lands.
Golyshev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Golyshev.
Golyshev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golyshev lands with a slapping head kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in and drives through. Golyshev sprawls well.
Good shot there by Golyshev.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Golyshev.
Golyshev misses with a head kick.
Golyshev leaves Pudzianowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golyshev throws a head kick that half lands.
Golyshev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Golyshev.
Golyshev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golyshev wants it to stay on the feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Golyshev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golyshev scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golyshev tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golyshev to the ground. Golyshev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Golyshev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski has a takedown stuffed.
Golyshev connects with an inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Golyshev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Golyshev.
Golyshev throws a leg kick which misses Pudzianowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Pudzianowski tries to avoid it.
Golyshev misses with a head kick.
Pudzianowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golyshev as he jumps to the side.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golyshev but Golyshev pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Golyshev. Pudzianowski shrugs it off though.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Golyshev tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golyshev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Golyshev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Golyshev moves in looking to clinch but Pudzianowski pushes him off.
Pudzianowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golyshev. Golyshev obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
Golyshev is looking to slow Pudzianowski down with leg kicks.
Golyshev throws out a powerful jab.
Pudzianowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Golyshev looks to land a combination. Pudzianowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Golyshev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golyshev tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golyshev to the ground. Golyshev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Golyshev lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pudzianowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golyshev circles away.
Golyshev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pudzianowski on the side of the head.
Pudzianowski fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Golyshev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pudzianowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pudzianowski takes one to the chin there.
Golyshev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pudzianowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Golyshev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golyshev tries a head kick but it misses.
Golyshev leaves Pudzianowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golyshev connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Golyshev 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Golyshev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golyshev wants it to stay on the feet.
Pudzianowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Golyshev stuffs the takedown.
Golyshev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pudzianowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Golyshev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golyshev throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golyshev. That's going to slow Pudzianowski down.
Golyshev throws a head kick that Pudzianowski semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev leaves Pudzianowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Golyshev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Golyshev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golyshev tries to clinch there but Pudzianowski circles away.
Golyshev lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev lands a head kick. Pudzianowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pudzianowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golyshev's waist but Golyshev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowski off to one side.
Golyshev scores with a head kick.
Golyshev scoring well with a low kick there.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Golyshev shows good takedown defense.
Golyshev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Golyshev.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golyshev is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Golyshev circles away and we're back to standing.
Golyshev throws a head kick that half lands.
Golyshev connects with a leg kick. Pudzianowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golyshev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golyshev cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Golyshev is looking to slow Pudzianowski down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golyshev is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Golyshev circles away and we're back to standing.
Golyshev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golyshev lands with a slapping head kick.
Golyshev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Golyshev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pudzianowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golyshev.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Golyshev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pudzianowski's head.
Golyshev slaps away a takedown attempt from Pudzianowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golyshev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golyshev lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pudzianowski checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golyshev's waist but Golyshev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowski off to one side.
Golyshev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golyshev defends it nicely.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golyshev as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golyshev thuds his right hand into Pudzianowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Golyshev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Golyshev, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown by Pudzianowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Golyshev which made him look bad.
Pudzianowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golyshev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Golyshev connects with an inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Golyshev cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Anton Golyshev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Pudzianowski with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golyshev pinned against the cage. Golyshev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Golyshev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golyshev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
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!
Pudzianowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Golyshev throws a head kick that half lands.
Pudzianowski shoots in but Golyshev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golyshev scoring well with a low kick there.
Golyshev lands a leg kick that knocks Pudzianowski off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
Anton Golyshev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golyshev is looking to clinch but Pudzianowski is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Golyshev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pudzianowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Golyshev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Golyshev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Golyshev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Golyshev!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Golyshev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.