PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 6620 p4p, 3986 weight class) and Dragan Tenzasevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pudzianowski
vs
Tenzasevsky

200 cm
21
230
2 - 10 - 0

190 cm
23
275
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragan Tenzasevsky!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tenzasevsky. That did some damage!
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Tenzasevsky is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Pudzianowski tenderised Tenzasevsky's leg. Tenzasevsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pudzianowski thumps Tenzasevsky with a low kick.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Tenzasevsky checks it.
Tenzasevsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pudzianowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
Tenzasevsky dives in and grabs Pudzianowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski pushes down on Tenzasevsky's head and hops out.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Tenzasevsky's leg but Tenzasevsky calmly moves out of range.
Tenzasevsky is looking for the big counter here.
Pudzianowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenzasevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tenzasevsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tenzasevsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tenzasevsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tenzasevsky thinks about the counter body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
As Pudzianowski backs off Tenzasevsky throws a huge counter combo but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky 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.
Tenzasevsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Tenzasevsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tenzasevsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Tenzasevsky won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet.
Tenzasevsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Tenzasevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tenzasevsky looking to pass the guard.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but Tenzasevsky is having none of it.
Tenzasevsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tenzasevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzianowski is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenzasevsky throws a big elbow that misses.

Tenzasevsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pudzianowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pudzianowski has escaped and now he's on top!

Tenzasevsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tenzasevsky checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Tenzasevsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tenzasevsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Tenzasevsky as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tenzasevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Pudzianowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski thumps Tenzasevsky with a low kick.
Tenzasevsky 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.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenzasevsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tenzasevsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Tenzasevsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenzasevsky's sensitive parts.
Pudzianowski with the inside leg kick.
Tenzasevsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tenzasevsky throws a low kick, looking for Pudzianowski's leg but Pudzianowski calmly moves out of range.

Tenzasevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenzasevsky 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.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tenzasevsky controlling from the top position.
Tenzasevsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Tenzasevsky distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tenzasevsky.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenzasevsky throws a counter combo.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tenzasevsky.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenzasevsky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Tenzasevsky's front leg with a kick but Tenzasevsky checks it.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenzasevsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pudzianowski can pounce on him.
Tenzasevsky checks a leg kick nicely.

Tenzasevsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tenzasevsky showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenzasevsky controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Tenzasevsky there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky trying to control the pace.
Pudzianowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenzasevsky can do to turn this around?
Tenzasevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tenzasevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pudzianowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.
Pudzianowski is looking to escape.
Tenzasevsky stalling.
Tenzasevsky trying to pass the guard but Pudzianowski defending well.
Tenzasevsky is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky lands a couple of elbows.
Tenzasevsky is stalling in the full guard.
Tenzasevsky passes Pudzianowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tenzasevsky working the head and body with strikes.
Tenzasevsky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tenzasevsky working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tenzasevsky working Pudzianowski over with strikes.
Tenzasevsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudzianowski is controlling Tenzasevsky's trapped leg to prevent Tenzasevsky from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Tenzasevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Tenzasevsky's knee but Tenzasevsky avoids it well.
Pudzianowski feints and then cracks Tenzasevsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tenzasevsky down.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Tenzasevsky saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Tenzasevsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tenzasevsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski defends it nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Tenzasevsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Tenzasevsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pudzianowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tenzasevsky checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Tenzasevsky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Tenzasevsky moved away.
Tenzasevsky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Tenzasevsky counters with a three punch combo that has Pudzianowski backing up. Pudzianowski nods at Tenzasevsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Tenzasevsky checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Tenzasevsky leaves Pudzianowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tenzasevsky is looking for the big counter here.
Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Tenzasevsky as he checks the leg kick.
Tenzasevsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Tenzasevsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tenzasevsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Tenzasevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tenzasevsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tenzasevsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pudzianowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tenzasevsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tenzasevsky stalling.
Tenzasevsky 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky is taking a breather. Pudzianowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dragan Tenzasevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pudzianowski tries to kick Tenzasevsky off but Tenzasevsky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tenzasevsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tenzasevsky uses his free foot to push down on Pudzianowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to buck Tenzasevsky off but he can't manage it.
Pudzianowski tries to lock up and control but Tenzasevsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tenzasevsky scoring with strikes but Pudzianowski is staying in there.
Tenzasevsky controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pudzianowski tries to hold on but Tenzasevsky postures up.
Pudzianowski taking shots to the head.
Tenzasevsky landing shots from mount.

Tenzasevsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenzasevsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Tenzasevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenzasevsky 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Tenzasevsky!