PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Mariusz Pudzianowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schroeder
vs
Pudzianowski

217 cm
22
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chester Schroeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schroeder.
Pudzianowski misses with the combination.
Schroeder shoots in but no luck this time.
Schroeder shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Schroeder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Schroeder darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Schroeder into the cage.
Schroeder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Schroeder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski is defending well.

Schroeder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pudzianowski uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Schroeder has his feet on Pudzianowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pudzianowski forces Schroeder back against the cage and clinches.
Schroeder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schroeder is struggling to control the position.
Pudzianowski blocks the elbow strike.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Schroeder gets an underhook and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
Schroeder tries a body shot but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Schroeder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pudzianowski after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Pudzianowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schroeder jumps guard but Pudzianowski stands there with Schroeder around his waist. Schroeder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder is looking for a takedown.
Pudzianowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pudzianowski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Schroeder blocks an elbow strike from Pudzianowski.

Pudzianowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pudzianowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schroeder throws a big elbow that misses.
Schroeder passes Pudzianowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schroeder not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski moves into full guard.
Pudzianowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pudzianowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pudzianowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudzianowski, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Schroeder is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder preventing the sweep.
Pudzianowski is looking to stand up but Schroeder isn't so interested in that idea.
Schroeder advances position into side control!

Schroeder stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schroeder moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chester Schroeder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schroeder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Schroeder. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
A head kick from Schroeder lands but Pudzianowski takes it in his stride.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schroeder shoots for a takedown but Pudzianowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schroeder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski tries to land a body kick
and Schroeder counters with a nice uppercut.
Schroeder fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Schroeder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up but Schroeder circles away and keeps his distance.
Schroeder misses with a combination
and Pudzianowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski takes a swing at Schroeder's ribcage but misses.
Schroeder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pudzianowski counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Pudzianowski with that takedown attempt.
Schroeder fails with the takedown.
Schroeder tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.

Pudzianowski clinches.

Pudzianowski tightens his grip and picks Schroeder up, before dumping him to the ground. Schroeder manages to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pudzianowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schroeder controls Pudzianowski momentarily but Pudzianowski frees himself.
Pudzianowski wants to get up but he can't break Schroeder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but instead Schroeder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schroeder won't allow Pudzianowski to sweep him here.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Schroeder from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pudzianowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schroeder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Schroeder from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schroeder is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Pudzianowski is working an open guard so Schroeder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Schroeder counters with an inside leg kick.
Schroeder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chester Schroeder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schroeder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schroeder is trying to drag Pudzianowski to the mat but Pudzianowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Schroeder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Schroeder dominated that second round.
That's time! Schroeder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schroeder is trying to defend but Pudzianowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pudzianowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schroeder defending well though.
Schroeder missing with punches from the bottom.
Schroeder is trying to stand back up but Pudzianowski is controlling him
Pudzianowski throwing shots but Schroeder is blocking nicely.
Schroeder trying to hold on to Pudzianowski's head to control him but Pudzianowski postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schroeder moves into full guard.
Schroeder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schroeder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pudzianowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schroeder is on top in guard.
Schroeder wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Schroeder preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schroeder wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Pudzianowski is wriggling around but Schroeder manages to pass to half guard.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Schroeder keeps him under control.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schroeder manages to pass to mount!

Schroeder looking for a guillotine from mount but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
Chester Schroeder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Schroeder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chester Schroeder is winning the standup battle so far.

Pudzianowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schroeder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski advances nicely into full mount.
Pudzianowski is landing with some decent strikes but Schroeder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schroeder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski landing strikes from the mount.
Pudzianowski working Schroeder over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski is trying to control here but Schroeder has managed to regain half guard.

Pudzianowski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chester Schroeder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schroeder 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chester Schroeder!