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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 23668 p4p, 2075 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Mariusz Pudzianowski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 9 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Austin checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Austin down.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Austin saw it coming and moves away.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Austin's leg but Austin calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Austin's sensitive parts.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Austin goes for a double leg but Pudzianowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pudzianowski continues to drive forward.
Pudzianowski tries to counter with a clinch but Austin shakes him off and moves away.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski pulls guard successfully.
Pudzianowski is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Austin is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Austin is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pudzianowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pudzianowski sprawls well. Pudzianowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
A leg kick checked by Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Austin down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Austin checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pudzianowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Austin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Austin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski has a takedown stuffed.
Austin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pudzianowski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Austin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pudzianowski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski motions for Austin to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Pudzianowski goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Austin.
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 Austin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Austin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
A low kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Austin blocks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski thumps Austin with a low kick.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Pudzianowski tenderised Austin's leg. Austin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Austin moved away.
It looked like Austin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pudzianowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Pudzianowski with the inside leg kick.
Austin checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Austin down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Austin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Austin moves out of range easily.
Good work by Austin as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pudzianowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pudzianowski trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
Austin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Austin eventually gives up the hold.
Pudzianowski tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pudzianowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Austin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.
Austin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Austin is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ron Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Austin 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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Austin is looking for a counter combo.
Pudzianowski thumps Austin with a low kick.
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Austin moved away.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Austin throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.
Pudzianowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Austin.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Austin avoids it.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Austin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Austin checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Austin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pudzianowski can pounce on him.
Austin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski thumps Austin with a low kick.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Austin saw it coming and moves away.
Pudzianowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Austin blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Austin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pudzianowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski working over Austin with some ground and pound. Austin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pudzianowski pulls his head out easily.
Austin is refusing to be controlled, as Pudzianowski sits in half guard.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Pudzianowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pudzianowski is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Pudzianowski lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pudzianowski can pounce on him.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pudzianowski is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Pudzianowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Austin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Austin.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzianowski as Austin shoots in.
Austin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin prevents Pudzianowski from standing back up.
Pudzianowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pudzianowski keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep.
Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pudzianowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Austin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pudzianowski is trying to control Austin's posture but Austin avoids it.
Austin tries to move to mount but Pudzianowski blocks the move with his legs.
Pudzianowski is trying to buck Austin off.
Austin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pudzianowski, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep.
Pudzianowski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Austin moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
A low kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski leaves Austin 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 Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Austin checks it well.
Pudzianowski connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Austin checks it well.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Austin's legs.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Austin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pudzianowski's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzianowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Austin postures up.
Austin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariusz Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pudzianowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pudzianowski 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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