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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 5301 p4p, 4385 weight class) and Top Shotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Top Shotta!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shotta tries for a takedown but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shotta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pudzianowski but Pudzianowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shotta is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Shotta is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shotta checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Shotta shoots in but no luck this time.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Shotta.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shotta swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzianowski as Shotta shoots in.
Pudzianowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shotta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shotta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shotta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shotta controlling from the top position.
Shotta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Shotta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shotta on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotta wanted to stand there but Pudzianowski had control of the position.
Shotta sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shotta fails with the takedown.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Shotta moved away.
Pudzianowski shoots in but Shotta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pudzianowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shotta looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudzianowski is just out of range.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Shotta tries to counter it with a takedown but Pudzianowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pudzianowski motions for Shotta to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shotta instigates a clinch.
Shotta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Shotta on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shotta blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Shotta.
A clash of legs there as Shotta blocks the low kick.
Shotta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pudzianowski clinches with his opponent.
Shotta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shotta shoots in for a double leg but Pudzianowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shotta clinches.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Shotta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shotta tightens his grip and picks Pudzianowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Pudzianowski manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Shotta is controlling him.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shotta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Shotta blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Shotta down by chopping away at his legs.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shotta throws a wild body kick that Pudzianowski sees coming a mile off.
Pudzianowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Shotta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Shotta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Shotta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Shotta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shotta has managed to clinch.
Shotta 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.
Shotta wants a takedown.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Shotta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotta trying to land knees to the body.
Shotta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shotta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shotta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pudzianowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shotta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pudzianowski's guard.
Shotta throws a big right hand that misses.
Shotta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shotta gets to his feet. Pudzianowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Shotta moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Shotta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Shotta gets a clinch.
Shotta managing to block the knees to the body from Pudzianowski.
Shotta leaning against his opponent.
Shotta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shotta checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Shotta rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but Shotta has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shotta as Pudzianowski tries to tie him up.
Shotta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pudzianowski wants to break free but Shotta has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Shotta.
Pudzianowski is pressed up against the cage. Shotta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pudzianowski down to the mat. Pudzianowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Shotta checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Shotta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shotta clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Shotta.
Shotta is working for takedown but Pudzianowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shotta pushes off an throws an elbow but Pudzianowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shotta pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shotta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shotta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shotta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pudzianowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Shotta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Top Shotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pudzianowski scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shotta. Shotta obviously looking to wear him down.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Shotta moves his leg out of the way.
Shotta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shotta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but Shotta has him pressed against the cage.
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but Shotta has him pressed against the cage.
Shotta pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotta is controlling Pudzianowski's posture.
Shotta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pudzianowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Shotta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shotta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shotta forces his way into half guard.
Shotta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shotta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotta decides to stand up.
Shotta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Shotta blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Shotta avoids it.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Shotta avoids it.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Shotta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shotta is out of range.
Shotta shoots in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shotta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Shotta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Shotta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotta rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shotta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pudzianowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shotta.
Pudzianowski decides to pull guard.
Shotta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shotta has closed the distance and engaged Pudzianowski in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pudzianowski is trying to break the clinch but Shotta has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shotta slows down the pace here.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch but Shotta keeps him there for the moment.
Top Shotta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shotta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shotta has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shotta successfully pulls guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Top Shotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shotta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Shotta!
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