PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Gingerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Pudzianowski
vs
Gingerson

185 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
31
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Gingerson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Pudzianowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gingerson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
Pudzianowski is really struggling to control Gingerson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pudzianowski is trying to keep Gingerson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gingerson slips nicely into half guard.
Gingerson slips a nice elbow through Pudzianowski's hands, connecting with Pudzianowski's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gingerson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Gingerson rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pudzianowski letting Gingerson take a breather here.
Pudzianowski wants to break free but Gingerson has control.
Gingerson is looking for a takedown.

Gingerson has Pudzianowski pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gingerson pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Pudzianowski tumbling to the mat - Gingerson dives into Pudzianowski's guard.
Gingerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gingerson controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gingerson gets to his feet - Pudzianowski follows without any prompting.
Gingerson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pudzianowski misses with an uppercut.

Pudzianowski tries to sprawl but Gingerson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gingerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pudzianowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gingerson is working away from the top position though.
Gingerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski tries to get to full guard but Gingerson has control of the leg.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gingerson on the ground.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Gingerson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Gingerson seems content to control.
Gingerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gingerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Gingerson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pudzianowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gingerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gingerson's back!
Pudzianowski biding his time, controlling Gingerson.
Pudzianowski is hanging on to Gingerson's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Gingerson is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pudzianowski keeps control of the position as Gingerson tries to break free.
Pudzianowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gingerson just trying to survive but Pudzianowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Gingerson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gingerson is trying to break free.
Gingerson just trying to survive but Pudzianowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Pudzianowski keeps control of the position as Gingerson tries to break free.
Gingerson trying to control the position but Pudzianowski manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Gingerson wants to control his opponent's hands but Pudzianowski gets his hands free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Gingerson is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski is not going to allow Gingerson to sit and survive in this position.
Gingerson is trying to get back to his feet but Pudzianowski has full control of the position and if anything, Gingerson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pudzianowski has the hooks in. Gingerson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gingerson just trying to survive but Pudzianowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pudzianowski tries to keep control of the position but Gingerson is staying busy.
Gingerson tries to escape the position.
Pudzianowski gets his hands free as Gingerson looks to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gingerson controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but Gingerson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gingerson is looking to improve his position but Pudzianowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Gingerson is having none of it.
Gingerson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gingerson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pudzianowski looking to control but Gingerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gingerson wants to hold on but Pudzianowski pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gingerson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pudzianowski's lack of action.
Gingerson wants to improve his position but Pudzianowski is controlling well.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Gingerson is keeping him busy.
Gingerson tries to kick Pudzianowski off but Pudzianowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gingerson is refusing to be controlled, as Pudzianowski sits in half guard.
Pudzianowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Gingerson is having none of it.
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 Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pudzianowski missing with a left hand there. Gingerson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gingerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alf Gingerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gingerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Gingerson backs away, Pudzianowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gingerson slips a straight right by Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gingerson on the side of the head.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gingerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudzianowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Gingerson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski tries to bum rush Gingerson with a series of wild strikes but Gingerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gingerson avoids a kick to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Gingerson circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gingerson misses.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gingerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gingerson goes for a double leg but Pudzianowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Pudzianowski continues to drive forward.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Gingerson.
A head kick misses from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Pudzianowski both land. Nice combination.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gingerson ducks right into an uppercut from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick but Gingerson moves out of range.
Gingerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pudzianowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gingerson can do to turn this around?
Pudzianowski scores with a jab.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski misses with a body kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Gingerson closes the distance and clinches up with Pudzianowski, looking for a takedown. Gingerson pushes Pudzianowski against the ropes but Pudzianowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gingerson tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Gingerson checks it

and Gingerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pudzianowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gingerson or not.
Gingerson is breathing heavily.
Gingerson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Pudzianowski prevents a body shot from Gingerson.
Gingerson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Gingerson blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pudzianowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gingerson is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski digs a right hand into Gingerson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gingerson's gas tank.
Pudzianowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pudzianowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Pudzianowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pudzianowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Gingerson avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the ropes.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gingerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pudzianowski catches Gingerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pudzianowski looks to land a body kick but Gingerson moved away.
Despite the aggression on Gingerson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pudzianowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pudzianowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gingerson is defended easily by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski works Gingerson's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Pudzianowski finds it's target.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Gingerson's knee but Gingerson avoids it well.
Pudzianowski lands with a cross.
Gingerson thows a leg kick but Pudzianowski checks it
and Pudzianowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses

and Gingerson moves into the clinch.
Pudzianowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Gingerson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Pudzianowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gingerson fails to pull guard.
Gingerson blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski lands a shoulder strike.

Gingerson breaks from the clinch.
Gingerson ducks right into an uppercut from Pudzianowski.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gingerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pudzianowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Gingerson circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gingerson! But no joy.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pudzianowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Pudzianowski finds it's way through Gingerson's defenses.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Gingerson is out of range.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gingerson's head backwards.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gingerson out cold! Gingerson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mariusz Pudzianowski!