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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Man (ranked 4093 p4p, 5584 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Mariusz Pudzianowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 60 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Man shoots for a takedown but Pudzianowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pudzianowski's waist but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
That kick from Pudzianowski tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pudzianowski with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pudzianowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzianowski as Man shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls and moves away.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Man 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 has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! Pudzianowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Man has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pudzianowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Man back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
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.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski stuffs the takedown.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Pudzianowski, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man looks for a takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski motions for Man to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man shoots in but Pudzianowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Pudzianowski pulls guard.
Man passes Pudzianowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pudzianowski is in trouble now - Man has advanced to mount!
Man looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to secure an arm triangle but Pudzianowski defends it well.
Man with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pudzianowski is working to get back to half guard.
Pudzianowski is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Pudzianowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man passes into half guard.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pudzianowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pudzianowski shrugs it off.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Man shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pudzianowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pudzianowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man manages to get back to half guard.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Pudzianowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pudzianowski won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man trying to strike off his back.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pudzianowski defends well.
Man keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pudzianowski stuffs the takedown.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Pudzianowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pudzianowski wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pudzianowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Man regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man moves into full guard.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pudzianowski defends it easily.
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Pudzianowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pudzianowski defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pudzianowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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energy
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