PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bayou (ranked 4429 p4p, 4353 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 437 p4p, 431 weight class). Bobby Bayou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mariusz Pudzianowski's chin.

Bayou
vs
Pudzianowski

188 cm
25
265
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
234
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bayou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a nice looking combination but Bayou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bayou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pudzianowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bayou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pudzianowski throws an off balance right hand
and Bayou counters with a straight right hand.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski with a poor takedown
and Bayou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pudzianowski thinking.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pudzianowski has eaten all the pies!
Pudzianowski darts in looking for a takedown but Bayou gets double underhooks and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
Bobby Bayou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski moves to clinch but Bayou breaks away
and Bayou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Bayou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bayou stuffs the takedown.
Bayou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Bayou lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots and misses
and Bayou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bayou lands a nice shot to the body.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
A cross from Bayou lands.
Bayou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pudzianowski walks into a stiff left hand from Bayou.
Bayou scores with a jab.
Bayou stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bayou misses its target.
Bayou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Bayou counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Bayou lands a lovely overhand right.
Bayou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pudzianowski fails with the takedown
and Bayou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski tries for a takedown but Bayou circles away easily
and Bayou counters with a left to the body.
Bayou scores with a hook to the body. Pudzianowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pudzianowski takes one to the side of the head.
Bayou lands a right hook to the body.
Bayou lands with a straight right. Pudzianowski didn't see that one coming.
Pudzianowski misses with a left hand
and Bayou counters with a nice body shot.
Bayou scores with a punch to the head.
Bayou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks.
Bayou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bayou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bayou.

Pudzianowski is rocked!
Bayou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayou punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Bayou lands with a nice body punch.
Bayou throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bayou as he connects with a hook.
Bayou works over Pudzianowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Pudzianowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayou finish him?
Bayou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bayou finds Pudzianowski's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pudzianowski flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bayou lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pudzianowski will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bayou!