PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 3673 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 175 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagal comes to the cage accompanied by Not for Sale. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Seagal
vs
Pudzianowski

190 cm
39
286
23 - 22 - 0

200 cm
26
230
10 - 51 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pudzianowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seagal sprawls well initially but Pudzianowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seagal is staying active underneath Pudzianowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pudzianowski throwing shots but Seagal is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Seagal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pudzianowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Seagal back against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Seagal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seagal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seagal swinging wildly here.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Seagal avoids it.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Seagal's leg but Seagal calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seagal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagal tries to bum rush Pudzianowski with a series of wild strikes but Pudzianowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seagal misses with a wild combination.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Seagal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seagal checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Seagal.
Pudzianowski blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick that knocks Seagal off balance momentarily.
Seagal 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 a low kick but Seagal avoids it.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Seagal moves out of range easily.
A combination from Seagal does no damage.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Seagal is having none of it.
Seagal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Seagal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seagal checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Seagal jumps back.
Seagal lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Seagal checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Seagal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Seagal clinches.
Pudzianowski trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Seagal fails to land.
Pudzianowski told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Seagal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pudzianowski motions for Seagal to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Seagal's leg but Seagal calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Seagal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seagal misses with the combination.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Seagal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Seagal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Seagal checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seagal misses with a double jab.
Pudzianowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seagal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal digs a good body shot into Pudzianowski's ribs.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seagal feinted with a counter takedown.
Seagal wants to clinch.
Seagal checks a leg kick.
Seagal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Seagal moved away.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Seagal misses with a series of wild punches.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Seagal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Seagal as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Seagal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Seagal down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Seagal.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Seagal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seagal attempts a counter takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it well and moves away.
Seagal checks the leg kick.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Seagal is out of range.
Seagal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Seagal avoids it.
Seagal misses with an uppercut. Pudzianowski saw that one coming.
Pudzianowski with the counter takedown but Seagal avoids it easily.
Seagal misses with a body kick.
Steven Seagal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Seagal. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagal swinging wildly here.
Seagal checks a leg kick.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seagal misses with a double jab.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick

and Seagal moves into the clinch.
Pudzianowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Seagal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Seagal throws a shot from downtown. Pudzianowski moves away and avoids it.
As Seagal backs off Pudzianowski throws a huge counter combo but Seagal manages to avoid it all.
Seagal checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Seagal down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Seagal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seagal.
Seagal blocks a low kick nicely.
Steven Seagal is winning the standup battle so far.
Seagal misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seagal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Seagal avoids it.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Seagal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seagal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seagal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski avoids them all with ease.
Seagal moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
A slow jab from Seagal misses its intended target.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.
Seagal misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pudzianowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seagal is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Seagal blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Seagal feinted with a counter takedown.
Seagal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Seagal looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seagal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Seagal. Those never looked like landing.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Pudzianowski tenderised Seagal's leg. Seagal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Seagal as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Seagal avoids it.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Pudzianowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Pudzianowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steven Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Seagal's knee but Seagal avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Seagal blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Seagal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seagal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Seagal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seagal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seagal tries to clinch there but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Seagal down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Seagal blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Seagal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Seagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seagal moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seagal throws a lazy right hand but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagal checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Pudzianowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seagal throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Seagal checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Seagal jumps back.
A clash of legs there as Seagal blocks the low kick.
Seagal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Seagal's front leg with a kick but Seagal checks it.
Seagal is looking for a counter combo.
Pudzianowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seagal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seagal wants to clinch.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Seagal's knee but Seagal avoids it well.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses

and Seagal counters with a takedown into side control.

Seagal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pudzianowski to his feet.
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seagal. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Seagal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
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 Seagal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seagal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seagal is able to avoid easily.
Seagal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagal throws a right hand that Pudzianowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Pudzianowski also avoids with ease.
Seagal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seagal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Seagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Seagal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Seagal's knee but Seagal avoids it well.
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.
Seagal blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Seagal as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seagal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Seagal forces Pudzianowski back against the cage and clinches.
Seagal has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski trying to land knees to the body.

Seagal breaks the clinch.

Seagal takes the fight into the clinch.

Seagal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski avoids the head kick by Seagal.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski goes for a double leg but Seagal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagal continues to drive forward.
Pudzianowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seagal checks a leg kick.
Seagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Seagal does no damage.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Seagal.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Seagal checks it.
Seagal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seagal is out of range.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Seagal avoids it.
Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seagal.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick

and Seagal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up but Seagal is controlling him
Seagal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seagal is working away from the top position though.
Seagal stops Pudzianowski from getting back to his feet.

Seagal decides to stand up.
Seagal misses with a wild body shot.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Seagal moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
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 wants to clinch up but Seagal keeps it at a distance.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seagal is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Seagal appears to be looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seagal checks a leg kick.
Seagal tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seagal throws a series of punches but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Seagal fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick as Seagal jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Seagal's front leg with a kick but Seagal checks it.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seagal throws out a loose jab but Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pudzianowski goes for a double leg but Seagal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagal continues to drive forward.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pudzianowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a counter combo.
Seagal checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Seagal checks it

and Seagal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pudzianowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Seagal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Seagal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Seagal's legs.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seagal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pudzianowski manages to circle out of the way.
Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seagal.
Pudzianowski unleashes a big counter combination but Seagal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Seagal checks it.
Seagal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pudzianowski manages to circle out of the way.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Seagal.
Seagal throws out a loose jab but Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Seagal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seagal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Seagal!